Virus King - Chapter 274

Chapter 274: The Standard and Death Rules of the Black Building!

TL: YYang

The dark vortex seemed like a gaping maw ready to devour, swallowing all secrets within.

Darkness, akin to the deepest fears within one’s heart.

Indeed, the birthplace of fear was darkness, the endless night and silence.

This was fear, and Crow’s ability was the embodiment of fear.

However, even Crow, upon being swallowed by the vortex and seeing everything turn to darkness, couldn’t help but swallow nervously!

[Entering the Black Building!]

[In this strange little building, there are many peculiar rules! Detected three entrants. Three common rules and three instant-death rules established!]

This wasn’t a notification from the Cosmic Will, but blood-red text appeared on the dim announcement board inside the small building, as if written in blood.

In this dark building, the scariest aspect wasn’t just the enemies but the impact of the rules!

Hearing this, Crow’s face turned slightly pale; the more people, the more rules!?

Chen Bai, however, remained unchanged!

The next moment, as if an invisible entity was scraping its nails across the small announcement board, accompanied by a teeth-grating screech, rules appeared before them:

[Common Rules]

[1. In the Black Building, you must gain the approval of all current floor residents to ascend the stairs to higher floors! Current floor: First floor!]

[2. No light is allowed in the Black Building! The residents dislike any form of light, which will incur their wrath!]

[3. No noise is allowed in the Black Building! The residents dislike noise, and any form of sound will provoke their hostility!]

(ps: Friendly relations with neighbors will greatly reduce the difficulty of passing through!)

Before Chen Bai and the others could fully digest these common rules, new lines appeared at the bottom of the announcement board.

However, this time, the text was an even more vivid crimson, as if truly written in blood.

[Instant-Death Rules]

[1. Failing any test from the Black Building’s residents or using transcendent power will cause you to lose a portion of your memory. Losing all memories results in death!!!]

(ps: Remember your name, as it is the most important thing for your existence in this world!)

[2. You cannot escape the Black Building. Once upstairs, you cannot leave by any means, or you will die!!!]

[3. You must clear the Black Building within 4 hours and gain the approval of the fourth-floor manager, or you will die!!!]

[Countdown begins: 3:59:59…]

Each of the three rules appeared in deep red, seemingly written in blood.

However, the terrifying nature of these written rules paled compared to their content!

Time limits, memory loss, no escape!

In the depths of darkness, it seemed there was a figure, the legendary Grim Reaper, already brandishing the renowned ‘Scythe of Death,’ waiting for challengers to meet their end!

Chen Bai exhaled, looking at the short staircase leading to the first floor, and said:

“Before we proceed, let’s set some ground rules. You two, avoid using force unless absolutely necessary! Communicate through private chat in the Cosmic Will’s group chat…”

However, just as Chen Bai said this and instinctively sent them a private message, he suddenly paused:

[Entering a special secret realm map, chat function is unavailable!]

Judging by their expressions, they had realized this as well.

“Alright, then use hand signals to communicate! Also, take an item, carve your name and purpose on it, and keep it in your backpack to avoid forgetting! Confirm your identity before every action!

And if possible, resolve issues without force to build good neighborly relations!”

The two nodded and immediately took action, while Chen Bai turned his gaze toward the stairs and the small floor above!

After completing all this, Crow and Meng Meng didn’t dare to speak. The oppressive darkness was suffocating, creating an instinctual urge to hold their breath!

However, as soon as they stepped onto the first-floor stairs of the Black Building, the already dim world plunged into utter blackness!

It was an indiscriminate blackness.

Chen Bai had only felt this way once before!

During the Abyssal Trial, on the 500th Layer of the Abyss, when facing the Night Monarch Agares, the world had turned dark at his hand.

That darkness was truly pitch-black; not only was it impossible to see, but even spiritual perception became extremely vague.

It was impossible to discern anything!

This darkness shocked the other two, but Chen Bai had anticipated this situation and immediately reached out to grasp their hands.

Instantly, Chen Bai heard the sound of relief as the two beside him exhaled deeply.

Clearly, Chen Bai’s presence provided them with the greatest reliance and sense of security.

The staircase to the first floor wasn’t long, only about ten steps, less than two meters in height.

Chen Bai’s spirit strength, along with the thermal perception granted by the Darklight Virus, allowed him some awareness of the surroundings.

After confirming the direction of the staircase, the trio received a mental prompt:

[Complete all tests from the four residents on the first floor to proceed to the second floor!]

Four residents!

Chen Bai licked his lips and, holding onto the two who were barely breathing audibly, moved in a specific direction.

From left to right, Chen Bai mentally marked the order.

He now stood before the door of room 101!

Adhering to the previous hint about neighborly friendliness, Chen Bai politely knocked on the door.

However, as soon as the first knock echoed, the door swung open, revealing a blood-red eye in the darkness, glaring fiercely from the crack.

A deeply oppressive voice spoke:

“Get out!”

Chen Bai’s brow furrowed, realizing he had already broken one of the Black Building’s rules on his first attempt!

Do not make unnecessary noise.

But without making noise, how could they gain approval? They could remain silent, but they still needed to enter these residents’ homes, right?

Thus, he grabbed the door before it could close.

Then, under the shocked gaze of the crazed scarlet eyes, he walked right in.

Closing the door, Chen Bai relaxed, thinking this wouldn’t disturb the other neighbors’ senses.

He casually glanced around; the room was still pitch-black, but there were seats. Acting as if he owned the place, he walked in under the stunned gazes of Meng Meng and Crow and plopped onto the sofa, crossing his legs:

“Alright, tell me, how do I pass your test?”

Crow and Meng Meng were taken aback, but they couldn’t deny that Chen Bai’s presence eased their nerves considerably.

This Lord Bai was truly someone who transcended the usual norms.