"Xu Lang, what effect does your Divine Seal have?" Wang Yazhi asked.

Xu Lang raised his arm again, revealing a blood-red emblem that strikingly resembled the head of a fierce ghost with peach-shaped brows, lightning-like eyes, and a mouth spewing Karma Fire.

Wang Yazhi exclaimed in surprise, "Becoming stronger through killing? Does that mean you can directly gain attribute points?"

"I don't know, it seems more complicated than that," Xu Lang shook his head, then added, "But I don't plan to kill deliberately just to complete the task."

How could killing compare to getting stronger by sleeping?

"Tch, tch, tch~"

Suddenly, a derisive laugh came from Jun Xing's mouth.

Xu Lang and Wang Yazhi turned to look, with the latter respectfully saying, "I pay my respects to the Divine Lord."

"No need for formalities." Jun Xing's gaze shifted, sweeping over Wang Yazhi before settling on Xu Lang. "I've never seen a Chosen One of the Asura Path who isn't bloodthirsty. Even if you don't go seeking slaughter, the fate of killing will find you."

Xu Lang stroked his chin, his eyes clear. "I'm truly not warlike. Actually, compared to fighting people, I prefer sleeping."

Jun Xing studied Xu Lang seriously for a moment, then said nothing more.

Just then, the others also completed their tasks one after another, emerging from the black vortex.

Cao Yaxuan and the others were all safe and sound, and each had gained the "Chosen One" identity.

The Epiphany Abode wasn't so fortunate.

They had all chosen a divine statue, but in the end, only three survived: Hundred Flowers Contemplation Emperor, Tao Xiu, and Zhang Jie.

There was some silence among the three, and the atmosphere wasn't good.

The fourth level of the Netherworld's path couldn't be passed by anyone but top-tier players, unless they were extremely lucky. That they had three survivors was entirely because they had all chosen the same divine statue, giving them a strategic advantage.

"Everyone is here. Next is the next level, the final stop of your Netherworld journey this time: the Netherworld's Other Shore." The Grandmother coughed lightly, attracting everyone's attention.

However, before she could continue, Xu Lang spoke up, "Grandmother, I heard we can stay in the Netherworld for seven days?"

Xu Lang hadn't forgotten the content in the Netherworld Invitation's description—

[Description: Come one, come all, take a look! A seven-day tour of the Netherworld!]

The Grandmother looked at Xu Lang with considerable surprise. "You're quite clever, kid. Normal people wouldn't think of that during the tense challenge phases."

Huh? There's something to this?!

Xu Lang's eyes lit up. He just wanted to sleep a few more days, so he was particularly concerned about this. He hadn't expected there to actually be a chance!

This was far too important to him!

"Heh, it was just a hint given by the Dorm Survival Game. Grandmother, is there something special about this?"

"Mmm, the difficulty of the final level's game will be determined by how long you stay!"

"Then we'll stay for the full seven days!"

"Are you sure? This old one is hearing such a request for the first time."

Gazing at Xu Lang's calm, handsome face, the Grandmother narrowed her eyes, paused, then looked at the Epiphany Abode group. "What about you?"

"Grandmother, can my two friends return to the dormitory building?" Hundred Flowers Contemplation Emperor took a deep breath and spoke in a heavy voice.

"Sister Nian, you..." Tao Xiu's face showed shock.

Zhang Jie also suddenly looked at Hundred Flowers Contarention Emperor, his expression not calm.

"This failure was my mistake. We shouldn't have been so greedy." A flash of pain passed through Hundred Flowers Contemplation Emperor's eyes, then transformed into a look of determination. "I want to make up for the mistake I made!"

"But this was our collective decision, and we were all prepared to die. Sister Nian, you don't need to blame yourself!" Tao Xiu tried to persuade her.

"I'm not blaming myself!" Hundred Flowers Contemplation Emperor waved her hand to cut him off. "I just don't want to be this weak anymore, so I want to gamble once, just once!"

Looking at Hundred Flowers Contemplation Emperor, Xu Lang suddenly realized she had some self-destructive tendencies. This big sister wasn't as strong as she appeared on the surface.

"Sister Nian, you're gambling with your life. I won't allow it!" Tao Xiu grew completely anxious, even wanting to take action.

Hundred Flowers Contemplation Emperor said nothing more, just stared at the Grandmother.

"No." The Grandmother shook her head.

Tao Xiu breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yes!" Another voice, indifferent and deep, rang out.

Everyone looked toward the source and saw it was the Yin Marshal named "Yang Sui" who had spoken.

"You shall go to the Other Shore with the Chosen One of the Asura Path. I will look after your two teammates." As Yang Sui spoke, two beams of divine light shot from his eyes, enveloping Tao Xiu and Zhang Jie.

"Thank you, Divine Lord!" Hundred Flowers Contemplation Emperor was overjoyed.

The Grandmother glanced at Yang Sui, maintaining her silence, seeming somewhat wary of this Yang Sui.

Afterwards, Yang Sui's divine statue returned to a deathly stillness, as if nothing had happened.

"Sister Yaxuan, what's the general outline of your Divine Lord's task? He feels a bit overbearing," Xu Xiaomeng nudged Cao Yaxuan and whispered.

Cao Yaxuan replied, "The main deity is the Daylight Patrol Censor. We Chosen Ones must reward good and punish evil. Performing more good deeds leads to rewards... Don't worry, it probably won't conflict with your tasks. These Yin Marshals all seem to be of the good alignment, at most neutral."

Sherry chimed in, "In an environment like the Dorm Survival Game, wanting to do good deeds is actually quite difficult."

"It's fine, I'm from the Platinum Luxury Apartment!" Cao Yaxuan smiled confidently. "Didn't Xu Lang say he was the director of the Civil Anti-Black Group? Well, now I am, and it's official!"

Next, the Grandmother led everyone away from the main hall. They proceeded through the Black Mist and finally stopped amidst a sea of flowers.

There was no Black Mist here. Ahead of the flower sea was a river, stretching beyond sight.

And at the center of the flower beds were two dormitories.

They were precisely the Epiphany Abode and the Platinum Luxury Apartment.

"Step past that boundary, and the game officially begins by default." The Grandmother pointed at a green flower path, then pointed at a row of flower buds behind the path. "Those are your rewards, currently coalescing. Start when you feel you meet the requirements. It's best... not to drag it out to the seventh day."

That row of flower buds were night-blooming cereus flowers, with light flowing over them, seemingly brewing some treasure. They appeared exceptionally unique amidst this sea of flowers paved with blood-red spider lilies.

"Thank you for guiding us, Grandmother," Xu Lang said with a smile.

"I won't appear again afterwards. Act according to your capabilities." The Grandmother gave Xu Lang a deep look, then slowly walked into the Black Mist.

After the Grandmother left, Tong Qi looked at Xu Lang. "Lang Ge, are we staying here for seven days? It's quite beautiful here."

A flash of confusion passed through Hundred Flowers Contemplation Emperor's eyes.

Are you sure you mean beautiful and not eerie and terrifying?

This place, though seemingly poignant and beautiful, was the kind of place that would scare you awake even if you dreamed of it. It was the underworld to the extreme.

"Xu Lang, Xu Lang, look over there. Is that the River of Forgetfulness? Do you think it has the effects of the mythical River of Forgetfulness?" Cao Yaxuan transformed into wind and snow, her gaze passing over the flower sea toward the river on the horizon.

"I don't know. Come down, don't cross that line," Xu Lang shouted.

Cao Yaxuan flew down, somewhat excited. "Got it. I'll look around. Maybe I can trigger some hidden plot."

"In a place like this, if there's a hidden plot to trigger, it should probably be Tong Qi who does it."

Hearing Xu Lang say this, Tong Qi and Senior Sister Red Butterfly immediately perked up.

"Can we, Lang Ge?" Tong Qi's eyes sparkled.

"You can. Just don't trigger the final battle early. These seven days are perfect for us to rest," Xu Lang replied with a laugh.

Upon hearing this, the women immediately went off together.

Seeing this scene, Hundred Flowers Contemplation Emperor felt an inexplicable sense of loneliness.

Not long ago, she too had had such a group of like-minded teammates.