Death Game: Starting as a fraudster, pretending to be a god.

Chapter 1465 The Terrifying Central District

Lin Yu didn't think that Yong Chang of Nevernight was lying to him.

However, he felt that the situation here was indeed different from what Yongchang of Nevernight had described.

There was no battle taking place here—the entire “Forbidden Authority” area, a third of the central ring, was indistinguishable from the small area where the elves were imprisoned, without the “Dividing Wall”.

You should know that the area where the elf lives is so quiet because there is only one elf active outside.

Of course, the silence at this moment can also be explained.

After all, Yong Chang from Nightless City also mentioned that it's best to maintain absolute secrecy when active in Central and to remain quiet at night.

but……

Even without a fight, how did those people overcome the "punishment"?

There were no screams, wails, vomiting, laughter, or anything like that...

Therefore, Lin Yu couldn't help but ask the question that had been on his mind: "Even if no one is fighting, there must be people being 'punished'... Can they really endure those punishments that are tailor-made for them?"

"Or rather... is there no one being punished right now, and all the punishments are happening during the day?"

When Lin Yu asked her, Evernight Eternal Shake shook her head.

"No, it didn't happen during the day; everyone's punishment was random..."

"However, most prisoners in Central are indeed, as you said, able to endure those punishments—saying they can endure is inappropriate, but everyone can do it, able to face those insurmountable pains, whether physical or spiritual, and stop making any instinctive sounds."

"Maybe they can't do it on the first day, the first week, or the first month... but every time they lose the chance to snatch the supply pack because they couldn't hold back and their location was determined, they force themselves to adapt a little bit."

"Over time... one will naturally be able to maintain an abnormal tranquility no matter what kind of torment one suffers."

Upon hearing Yong Chang's words, Lin Yu looked at the quiet darkness and felt even more admiration for the "God of Fairness and Judgment".

To be able to devise such a cage, such a mechanism... this god's authority should really include "pain," "torture," or "abuse."

Of course, perhaps for the prisoners here, it is still a case of getting what they deserve.

So... it's actually this quiet most of the time?

Lin Yu looked at Yong Chang of Nevernight and said.

Nightless Sky Eternal Garment said, "Not really... you'll see it in a few minutes."

"I wouldn't mind watching another part with you—are you in a hurry?"

Although Lin Yu was indeed in a hurry, he didn't really need a few more minutes. Besides, sharpening the axe wouldn't delay the work of chopping wood, so Lin Yu nodded in agreement.

"Then let's wait a moment."

The two stood on this high place, looking down at the entire dark Central district.

Then, less than a minute later...

Lin Yu saw a crisp sound suddenly erupt from about 500 meters away.

"when--!"

The sound of metal clashing rang out, and lightning flashed briefly in the darkness.

then……

Lin Yu sensed it; the previously tranquil, seemingly frozen space suddenly surged with multiple streams of energy, which rapidly converged in that direction, followed by an explosion of even more sounds and light.

"Ding!" "Clang!" "Bang!"

"Boom!"

A cacophony of sounds, flickering flames, chaotic energy.

Like a lifeless pool of water being disturbed by a mischievous child throwing in a pebble, the once clear and calm water is instantly stirred up by the swirling mud and sand, and countless fish hidden in the sand and under the stones emerge—such a chaotic scene is enough to leave the scholar who was just a second ago lamenting "water that is too clear has no fish" speechless.

The chain reaction continued, and soon more and more people who were originally hiding joined the battle. Like a chain reaction, the entire "Forbidden Authority" area was quickly ignited and infected, and about 30% of the area fell into chaotic fighting.

For a moment, Lin Yu almost forgot that this was the "Eternal Cage," and that the extraordinary powers of the prisoners here were suppressed to about one-thousandth or even lower.

"This is really... weird..."

Lin Yu murmured to himself, while Everlasting Night sighed.

"The weirdest part is yet to come."

The two watched all this silently from their vantage point, for about several tens of seconds...

The chaos suddenly subsided from the center.

Just like the initial outbreak of chaos, those who were fighting and clashing with each other in the area quickly withdrew from the melee, and the chaos returned to calm within seconds.

Just like the fireworks tubes you buy during Chinese New Year and place on the ground that can sparkle, it burned brilliantly for several seconds... and then returned to calm.

As Lin Yu watched this scene, he felt as if he had encountered something beyond his comprehension.

after all……

This is all so bizarre!

Why did it suddenly become quiet?

Lin Yu couldn't help but ask.

"Because the outcome of each local battle has already been decided... some people fled, some people took a truce, and some people... died temporarily."

"Then those who died will probably be 'resurrected' somewhere quietly sometime later."

"Nevernight Sky Yongchang spoke up."

Lin Yu immediately thought of the third hint that Yong Chang from Nightless City had mentioned.

If victorious, make sure you quickly claim all the spoils you deserve.

This is all...too bizarre.

Although Lin Yu thought about it carefully, he could roughly understand the reasons behind it.

After all, most of the prisoners in the Eternal Cage, especially those in Central, have been imprisoned for a long time. So, while they have become accustomed to the “punishment,” they have also become accustomed to the monotonous life and rhythm within the cage.

Therefore... everyone may be seeking the "optimal solution" when making a move.

The area within this cage is almost infinitely close to the idealized game model in philosophy where everyone possesses the best "rational thinking mode"—partly because it allows access to "taboo" entities, and most of those imprisoned here were top talents from various fields.

On the other hand... the lack of a way out and the endless life here really forces people to think about how to find the "optimal solution".

Therefore, Lin Yu couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

"This godforsaken place is no place for a human to stay."

“Yes, that’s why I don’t want to stay here, not even for a second,” Eternal Night Sky sighed. “After all, I don’t want to recall my experience here at all… So, good luck, seeker of the Way—the rest is up to you.”

As Yong Chang of Nevernight said this, she didn't wait for Lin Yu to say anything more. She turned around, approached the "Boundary Wall," and disappeared into it once again.

Lin Yu put away his lantern, then silently rolled over and quietly climbed down the dividing wall.

Upon landing, Lin Yu felt a chill assail him—a bone-chilling cold, as if it were minus twenty or thirty degrees Celsius, making him shiver slightly.

Fortunately, although most of Lin Yu's buffs were weakened, he had already mastered some methods of using magic, especially after being tutored by the elf teacher, he had gained some understanding of elemental magic.

Therefore, Lin Yu naturally used some fire-based magic to raise his body temperature slightly.

of course……

Lin Yu did not forget that his most important task was to conceal his aura, so his spells worked entirely within his body, with not a trace of magical energy leaking out.

At the same time, Lin Yu also concealed his aura, completely concealed his life force and soul fluctuations with his mental power, and extended his mental perception to the surroundings with the lowest possible power, silently moving towards the area where he remembered the battle had just broken out.

But Lin Yu had only taken a few steps when he suddenly felt the temperature become extremely hot.

He immediately dispelled the magic and used the [Water Prayer Necklace] to cover his body with a layer of cool water mist to dissipate heat.

But then, before this water-controlling magic could be performed for very long...

Lin Yu felt the temperature return to normal, but in its place was extreme dryness and dehydration, which instantly dried up the water vapor that had condensed around him.

Lin Yu suddenly understood...

Although the main part of the "punishment" in Central comes from the senses of each prisoner, from this high-pressure environment where they scheme against each other and are attacked for the slightest slip of the tongue...

However, this does not mean that its "objective environment" is not torturous.

Admittedly, prisoners in Central have relatively free movement within their respective districts, unlike those in Outer District who are roughly grouped together according to race and habits.

People of the same race and from the same world generally have similar habits and preferences regarding their environment, so making them uncomfortable requires a personalized approach to each area.

However, the people in Central are all beings from various worlds, and they can move freely throughout Central. So, it seems impossible at first glance to try to create a specific environment that makes everyone uncomfortable.

However, this problem was clearly overcome by the "god of fairness and judgment".

This great deity makes the "natural environment" of Central random, with temperature and humidity changing every few seconds.

Regardless of race or species...

There will always be times when you suddenly feel extremely uncomfortable due to the environment.

These, combined with the inherent "sensory torture"...

Lin Yu suddenly felt that it was almost unbelievable that the prisoners in Central could fight each other, remain hidden, and still think and judge rationally!

The woman who had just returned from Nightless City was still able to maintain a basic level of composure, though she kept saying, "I can't stay here for even a second longer..."

Lin Yu really felt that this guy was indeed worthy of having planned to "kill a god".

If this guy hadn't been unlucky enough to encounter another monster, "Eternal Love of Nightless City," and hadn't underestimated her so much back then, he might have actually gotten the position of family head!