I Don't Agree to the Terms

Chapter 972 512: Murder (Strikethrough) Monster-Killing Rules_2

The idea is that as long as the ghosts make a mistake, he can take action in a manner that fits the rules.

"Want to go somewhere isolated and play a game with me? It's really fun." Gu Shanhai acted like a creepy old man, patting the ghost's head, giving the impression that he might twist it off.

"But I have chores to do, so I'm currently busy." The ghost's survival instinct was strong, so it refused without hesitation, though it'd be better if it weren't trembling so much.

Gu Shanhai's words also expressed his rule for killing ghosts, which involved being alone with the target.

Next up was Shura, who also indirectly conveyed his ghost-killing rules. He could only act if the ghost wasn't sleeping in the room at night.

They couldn't directly state their rules, but if their teammates figured them out, it would be another matter because what they said wasn't illogical.

"Alright then, go ahead and finish your chores, we can play later." Gu Shanhai showed a sinister smile.

This made the ghost involuntarily shiver.

Upon seeing this, the ghost could only scramble into the kitchen. Its first challenge was to deal with breakfast; once it makes a mistake, Da Tianwei would be able to act.

During this process, the three of them could also intervene to some extent, but the intervention couldn't be too excessive, such as blocking the kitchen or knocking over the ghost's dishes deliberately.

If they failed this task, it would likely mean the challenge failed. With only ten days, dealing with three ghosts within the rules was quite difficult.

Most importantly, Gu Shanhai suspected that the ghost probably knew some rules and taboos, so it had no qualms about refusing Gu Shanhai's invitation.

In terms of information, it should surpass them.

"Hopefully, its cooking skills are decent; otherwise, I'll lose my temper." Da Tianwei chuckled; in terms of operability, Da Tianwei was the most capable.

Gu Shanhai's ghost-killing rule had quite a few limitations, such as not being able to actively seek out the target, and he was restricted to the living room.

Leaving the living room was possible, but the rule would become ineffective, turning into no ghost-killing rule. Only by returning to the living room would it be effective again.

The highest freedom belonged to Shura's ghost-killing rule, which could be triggered at night when the ghost was not in the room and not sleeping. This rule applied to the entire villa, making triggering it the only challenge.

But surely, it wouldn't be easy for the ghosts to hide in the room to sleep at night.

'It's a pity Da Tianwei's mistake rule can't forbid the ghost from sleeping in the room at night or force it to be alone with me.'

Their ghost-killing rules required logical backing, such as Gu Shanhai not being able to force the ghost to stay while pushing the other two out or Da Tianwei asking the ghost to commit suicide, as these would be illogical actions.

At first glance, the ghost-killing rules seemed simple, but issues were hidden everywhere.

This was similar to the protection time in a garden apartment, only the presented mode of protection differed.

The only similarity was that neither offered perfect protection, relying on individual effort to forge a path, truly making them tool ghosts.

Gu Shanhai never thought of solving it so simply. Were it so easy, there wouldn't be so much to consider.

Each of the three had their own thoughts, Gu Shanhai was studying the trace of fiery aura he intercepted.

'This thing seems familiar, like I've seen it somewhere before?' Gu Shanhai mused.

'It resembles a variant of the fire rule or Fire Origin.'

Don't ask Gu Shanhai why he knows such high-level stuff, because he has experience with them.

Upon becoming a world, these rules are excellently equipped, comprehensively prepared, unlike others who painstakingly comprehend and understand them.

'Alright, it's not that high-level, more like a foundational pillar.'

After careful study, Gu Shanhai realized the material was practically useless; earlier, it might've been usable as breakthrough material or for creating a Vermilion Bird, but now it was rather ineffective.

He could extract a fire rule from his own body, which would be far superior.

'It wouldn't be the typical five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, earth, would it?'

It happened to be five stages, one stage one pillar; once he extracted them all, the All Ghosts Survival Platform would collapse.

'If that's really the case, then it might make sense?'

'No wonder it's called the Ten Thousand Races Arena, so this is how it works.'

At this moment, Gu Shanhai deduced some of the cause and effect.

Essentially, this was a competition between humans and ghosts using two worlds as arenas. The difference lay in the humans seemingly having backing and support, hence inviting these external reinforcements to strategically siphon off the Ghost World.

Humans had the advantage, only unable to effectively perceive the ghosts' situation due to innate limitations, hence their enlistment to eliminate the ghostly hope, the All Ghosts Survival Platform, ensuring the ghosts' defeat in the aftermath.

This competition surely involved the survival of two worlds, with humans likely surviving while the Ghost World faced annihilation.

'"First Epoch" must've invested in this human world, otherwise, they wouldn't have arranged for us to be here.'

'No wonder there's an air wall, meant to prevent me.'

Gu Shanhai was grumbling internally.

If the air wall weren't in place, Gu Shanhai would not only be interested in the human world but also in the Ghost World.

Without disciples, these worlds would have one of two outcomes: worlds beyond his capability, he would sparingly maintain, whereas those within his capability, he'd devour entirely, leaving nothing behind.

The presence of an air wall suggested his ability to overcome the world was substantially high.

Thus, to avoid total loss, it was natural to restrain Gu Shanhai with the air wall, ensuring as long as he didn't plan on turning against the "First Epoch," he wouldn't choose to break the air wall and leave.

The "First Epoch" and human world supporters were considerate enough to place Gu Shanhai directly where the problem was, preventing him from 'getting lost' and consuming the world.

'Damn! How did I just realize this?' Gu Shanhai felt a bit frustrated but ultimately chose not to act.

The main reason being the rewards were quite beneficial, consisting of knowledge he needed, thus opting not to stir trouble, maintaining prudence before forces stronger than himself was wise.

As for blowing up the garden apartment in the previous challenge? It didn't matter; the real task was the charred corpse monster that appears on the tenth day.

This time was similar, though to activate it, they might need to use three ghosts for stimulation within ten days, unlike before when it appeared as time elapsed.

It's confirmed the monster appearing this time would definitely be stronger than the charred corpse.

'But if it is indeed the five elements, then if I gather them up, wouldn't I be able to modify something related to the five elements?'

'For instance, Five-Colored Divine Light, Great Five Elements Reincarnation Fist, things like Kong Xuan's stuff?'

Gu Shanhai's mind began to wander; the aura he intercepted was evidently a possession with no chance of recovery, if it were, he wouldn't have intercepted it.

He could confidently use it...well, maybe not fully confident.

'Even if I don't use it myself, I could give it to my disciples. Coupled with Modern Law Demon's certification, I could craft a proficiency system.'

Such a good item was certainly for enriching... I mean gifting to disciples. As for cross-world vendettas, those were unlikely.

If one were so petty, one wouldn't become an extraordinary being...right?