Chapter 1708: Chapter 1706: Special Training
“Before the special training begins, let’s take a walk around here~ It’s very necessary to familiarize yourself and adapt to the ‘Chaos Prison’ in advance, after all, the guys locked up here have been adapting for a long time.
If you start directly, there is a high probability of an ‘accidental death’ in the early stages.”
“Okay.”
Han Dong did not ask too much about the content of the special training, as the time will come naturally for explanations.
The Walker carried an oil lamp, strolling leisurely on the platform made of dead skin in the prison.
Han Dong also quickened his pace, trying to keep up, letting his body be enveloped within the range of grey light.
In the absolutely enclosed sensory prison,
such light is the most luxurious and cherished.
It can dispel the fear of the unknown and help Han Dong slowly get used to this sensory-deprived environment… Han Dong estimated that the upcoming special training might require him to stay here alone for a long time.
“By the way, have you met ‘The King’?”
The Gray Walker did not have the air of an upper-rank king,
leading Han Dong around while chatting idly… The only existence that could be called ‘The King’ through the mouth of the Gray Walker is probably the one Han Dong met when he first came to the Chaos Court, the oldest chaos progeny equal in age to the world, the origin of demons.
“Yes, I have met.”
A flash of surprise flickered in the walker’s eyes, as if he had not expected Han Dong to be summoned personally by that existence on his first visit to the Chaos Court.
A trace of interest passed through the foggy eyes:
“What kind of meeting was it? Tell me about it.”
Han Dong explained in detail about immersing himself in rhythmic patterns, waking up cocooned among chaos stone tentacles.
“…The chaos stone tentacles in front of me gradually dissipated, revealing an enormous majestic throne.
Although I was aware of what kind of existence was sitting there, I didn’t know what was happening at that time,
or perhaps influenced by the madness of chaos, the desire to probe surprisingly exceeded life and death.
Even the remaining rationale within me couldn’t restrain the mad probing behavior.
As my body disintegrated piece by piece, I peered into the surface appearance of that existence, even engaging in a brief eye contact.”
This description made the walker pause in his steps,
“…No wonder your body carries an ancient aura, I thought it was from ancient modification at Mi University, turns out it’s a gift from chaos.
Not bad!
Did your consciousness hold up when you made eye contact with The King?”
“My consciousness entered a peculiar state of deep sleep.
I fell directly into the depths of the Dreamlands, a cavern built from chaos stone… There, I glimpsed the origin of the universe and learned about that existence’s background and the origin of demons.”
The walker thoughtfully nodded: “I see… Only that could repair your consciousness, you are indeed well-suited for this place.”
When discussing the origin of the universe, Han Dong promptly asked about a question lingering in his heart.
“By the way, senior! If demons are the main origin species of the world, then how did the human species come about?”
The walker straightforwardly said: “I brought them over from fate… Because, according to my judgment, the ‘human’ species is rather interesting and will provide necessary help for the development of our world.”
“Hm?” Han Dong widened his eyes, having always thought ‘humans’ were a spontaneous emergence in the history of the universe, never expecting them to be introduced to S-01.
“Indeed.
Initially, the Black Tower maintained contact and cooperation with us.
We constantly interacted with the Black Tower, realizing that if the world’s normal rules of development were followed, the ‘human’ race would inevitably emerge.
At first, like other demons, I disdained such weak and insignificant beings.
After some deep interactions, I found this species quite interesting, possessing traits absent in demons.
So I paid a hefty price to bring a group of humans here, labeling them as ‘lower servants’ to live on a planet suitable for their survival.
Of course, there were various unpleasant incidents thereafter.”
Noting the keywords in this sentence, Han Dong promptly asked: “What traits?”
“Nicholas, as the ‘Middleman,’ you should know better than I, shouldn’t you?”
The walker deliberately did not give a clear answer.
Meanwhile, the area familiarization and warm-up before the special training ended.
The platform where the two currently stood had a navel-like flesh opening, seemingly leading to deeper areas.
“The basic structure of the Chaos Prison is built on ‘layers’ and connected via ‘umbilical cords.’
These umbilical cords are from the Goat Mother of the Black Forest, serving as an absolutely irreversible one-way passage, ensuring the prisoners here can only go deeper and never ascend.
Next comes the content of the special training.”
Han Dong quickly focused, listening intently to the upcoming important content related to him.
“I will not provide you with any ‘direct’ guidance because the path you will take must be different from mine.
The ‘Faceless Myth’ you pursue stems from the head,
so, to construct a perfect mythical puzzle, you must first understand ‘what is faceless.’
Therefore,
for the next half year, you will stay in the ‘Chaos Prison’ seeking this answer… The environment here will aid the entire ‘seeking process.’
I will come to take you out half a year later.
As long as you find the answer, surviving will be relatively easy.”
“Half a year!?”
“Yes, I’ve already considered your talents and qualifications, this is the minimum time… And I am well aware that you seem to be ‘in a hurry,’ so this is the fastest solution.”
“Alright.”
Since Han Dong’s main purpose for visiting the center of chaos is to pursue the ‘Faceless Myth,’ he would naturally have no objections to the walker’s explanation.
Upon pondering the half-year time frame,
Han Dong could not help but tremble slightly.
It must be noted that maintaining the effect of the mad laugh for such a long time is impossible, unable to maintain a small perception domain… To survive, he must adapt to the imprisonment feel where nothing can be perceived, all senses are entirely sealed off.
Moreover, in the endless dark imprisonment, a powerful chaos prisoner might emerge at any time.
“A word of advice, don’t go too deep… What’s at the very bottom isn’t something you can handle.”
As the words were spoken.
The only grey light source was instantly snuffed out, and the aura of the Gray Walker vanished simultaneously.
Endless darkness overwhelmed Han Dong’s entire body in an instant.
Without any perception, if Han Dong’s hands and feet were cut off at this moment, he might not even react.
Once a threat is truly felt, it might also be his moment of death.
However.
Having undergone a series of familiarization and adaptation, Han Dong stabilized his emotions.
“The gray senior has already given me the reminder.
What I need to do here is not how to survive or adapt to this environment.
But… to seek ‘what is faceless.’
The features of the face disappeared entirely, and all disguises were withdrawn.
Han Dong even reached out to wipe away the red smiley face, ensuring the egg-shaped head was smooth and clean.
A decision was made internally.
For the next half year, Han Dong will not use any abilities related to mad laughs or black magic… He will transform into a faceless one, wandering among the corridors of the prison.