Chapter 482: Chapter 482: Response! Hell Mode Hell

Lu Ce rarely used his own identity to speak publicly in these open channels.

But now that the frenzy had already begun revolving around him, it seemed rather boring not to say something.

[Sin: I will participate in this round of games. Based on past patterns, I'll likely be assigned to Hell Mode. I hope all your old bones and creaky joints can handle it.]

[Sin: Let me share a secret with everyone - eat me alive and you'll ascend directly to immortality!]

[Sin: See you in the game!]

In the game's public chat channel, the screen instantly cleared after Lu Ce's response appeared.

Normally, there were always many people posting messages every moment, with the feed refreshing rapidly.

But top players always enjoyed privileges in this paradise.

When the words spoken by "Sin" appeared, that glittering golden name reminded everyone exactly who was speaking.

After confirming it was indeed "Sin," seeing his completely unyielding declaration drove everyone wild.

At such a critical moment, he hadn't changed his fundamental nature at all, instead earning even more respect.

People always disliked those who were ostentatious and arrogant, yet they couldn't help but feel drawn to souls who remained completely true to themselves.

[: Insanely bold!]

[: Absolutely savage! Since I started following "Sin," this boss has never backed down!]

[: Seriously? He actually dares to say that? No one even knows the true strength of the veteran players. Does he really think he's invincible?]

[: I don't dare participate in the next game, but I'm planning to watch "Sin's" gameplay from start to finish. Too ruthless.]

Amid the numerous cheering voices, there were still plenty of hostile comments. People from the Illuminati, and perhaps some wearing Jealousy Masks, still wanted to mock him.

Plenty of comments like "doesn't know his place" and "you better not actually drop out" circulated.

But Lu Ce had no interest in them. Those who loved to talk endlessly were always people outside the actual situation. He only wanted to know what the next game would be.

And more importantly, who exactly he would encounter!

...

As long as the name "Sin" remained alive for even one more day, it would remain the world's hottest topic.

From the moment the game announced its update content until now, people had discussed everything imaginable, but "Sin's" response to the world instantly shot to the top of the trending charts.

—"Sin" will participate in the games!

—"Sin" completely doesn't care what the so-called veteran players are!

Similar headlines stimulated everyone's nerves. Within the Illuminati, people had already begun directly declaring war.

When Dragon Group received this news, while feeling helpless, they also considered it completely expected.

This had always been "Sin's" image, and people were almost getting used to it by now.

Even knowing this might be a trap, that there might be situations specifically targeting him, he still went ahead and did it.

When top players like Sun and Perfect Life saw "Sin's" declaration, they immediately felt something burning within them.

If even this "Tang Monk's flesh" wasn't afraid, it seemed they had no choice but to participate in this game as well.

Xie Antong looked at the mountain of information on the webpage, suddenly smiled, then entered an overseas website affiliated with the Illuminati and placed two heavy bets!

Within the Council of Elders, one elder looked at the discussion messages inside the game and said with some emotion:

"This is truly knowing there are tigers in the mountains, yet deliberately heading into tiger territory."

Hearing his words, another elder said with playful amusement:

"Perhaps he doesn't see it that way himself."

"In his eyes, he might believe he's the only true tiger in those mountains..."

...

In the sealed room, Lu Ce couldn't hear these noisy external voices, as if he had completely isolated himself.

He listened to his own heartbeat, quietly waiting for that moment to arrive.

[Attention, strongest player! The game is about to begin.]

[Time remaining until next game start: 00:35:59.]

[Please choose whether to become a "Spectator" or "Player"!]

Finally, he heard that voice, slowly opening his eyes. Beneath his calm gaze seemed to suppress a madness that could erupt at any moment.

"Player!"

Giving the response that required no thought at all, Lu Ce placed all his weapons, including Black Knight, into his backpack.

[This game situation is special due to veteran player returns. Currently performing mode matching.]

[Wishing you an enjoyable game.]

[.......]

[Game preparation complete. Please make final preparations.]

[Welcome to CHOSEN'S PARADISE! Hell Mode—Hell!]

[Game start!]

As expected, it was the exact same Hell Mode. Lu Ce had long known there was no possibility of any other mode for him.

This wasn't a matter of luck—the game had long been openly designing games specifically for him.

But that was fine—he didn't want to participate in games without the scent of blood anyway.

However, when he saw the game name, he couldn't help but pause momentarily.

Hell Mode's... Hell?

This name was way too blatant—just straight up calling it Hell!

Without much time to think, as the game's voice faded, that familiar dizzy sensation quickly arrived.

After an unknown amount of time, when he felt the sensation of solid ground beneath his feet again, Lu Ce instantly froze.

He currently appeared in a large hall, with lighting so illusory it was clearly a virtual space created within the game.

With no reflective surfaces to check, he wasn't yet sure what mask he'd randomly obtained.

Given this game's danger level, he planned to choose a mask with higher combat capability from those not yet overloaded.

What surprised him was that there were many people here!

Normally when games started, most times you'd be alone to first understand the game rules.

But here, there seemed to be quite a few people, even feeling somewhat crowded.

He didn't recognize most people, and he didn't know if they were veteran players, since honestly he didn't know many new players either!

But he still spotted several familiar figures.

Perfect Life!

Chiyo Eine... Wait, why did she seem to have aged so much?

And... Xie Antong?

Why was she here? Didn't she say she wasn't participating in games anymore?

Everyone was currently sizing each other up, and after spotting "Sin," most eyes focused on him.

Just then, a voice suddenly echoed from the sky.

"Everyone, welcome to Hell!"

"I presume everyone who has come here is very clear that you are..."

"Sinners!"

"Any objections?"