Absolute Choice 1

by Pear Lands In The Autumn Spring

  Ye Jiaquan's face was filled with a honest and happy smile. He whispered, "Dahei, so strong! But Me still thinks Shi Xiaobai is stronger!"

  Lingcun was the only person in the entire room that knew Tu Dahei was Shi Xiaobai. The shock he received was the greatest. Shi Xiaobai had actually managed to use ten days to go from an ordinary mortal to the third level of the Psionic Mortal Realm. This was already beyond common sense.

  But with the emergence of this critical news, it made the messy speculation in Lingcun's mind turn clear. All his doubts received a critical explanation. The truth slowly unweaved itself in Lingcun's brain, emerging bit by bit.

  "Since Shi Xiaobai possesses S Class Mind Expanse, to obtain such heaven-defying cultivation speed, it has to do with his heaven-defying Cogitation technique. If people with ulterior motives know of this matter, they would definitely covet Shi Xiaobai's Cogitation technique as well as do some unlawful act. In order to protect Shi Xiaobai, someone had set up a 'Realm Seal' on his body."

  "Instructor Hisith must have seen through the 'Realm Seal', which was why he became so interested in Shi Xiaobai. There were likely two goals in the series of actions after this. One of them is to let Shi Xiaobai grow faster, and secondly, it is to force the person, who set up the 'Realm Seal', out from behind the scenes."

  "The person behind the scenes clearly was One-Pun, who appeared during the crisis just now. After One-Pun appeared, the two of them had to end their standoff due to some urgent matters. One-Pun waited for several minutes after Hisith left before he felt relieved to leave, but he did not expect Hisith to have left a contingency plan."

  "Hisith's contingency plan had two motives. One of them looked like it was torturing Shi Xiaobai, but it was actually to release the seal on his body. And the second motive was to let the game continue. The two matters, when combined, actually only had one motive. He wanted to make the 'Realm Seal' set up by One-Pun be for nothing, allowing Shi Xiaobai to reveal his true strength in the game, exposing himself to risk."

  "Even if the upper echelons of [Gaia] have kept information of Shi Xiaobai confidential, it is impossible for it to be airtight. The news of Shi Xiaobai reaching the third level of the Psionic Mortal realm in ten days will definitely fall into the ears of others. In that case, Shi Xiaobai will be coveted by other organizations. Hisith has pushed Shi Xiaobai into the most dangerous of situations because of his anger."

  "No, Hisith's intent is far from that. He forced Shi Xiaobai into such a dangerous situation to force One-Pun to use 'God's Guardian'. With the function of the superpower, 'God's Guardian' being so powerful, it must have numerous limitations and conditions, such as cooldown time, or a limitation like the number of times it can be used on the same target. Hisith was likely trying to expend One-Pun's 'God's Guardian' completely!"

  "What terrifying intent, what a vicious heart! Shi Xiaobai can only try to maintain his fake identity as Tu Dahei, and reduce the dissemination of information. Finally, he will have to rely on the protection of [Gaia]. [Gaia]'s emphasis on Shi Xiaobai would likely move a step higher, and the protection would likely strengthen."

  "Sigh, Shi Xiaobai O' Shi Xiaobai, you really exceed my expectations every time, but yet you are always so worrisome."

  Lingcun's eyes flashed with a faint red glow as he heavily sighed. Immediately, he began to think of how he could help Shi Xiaobai pass any upcoming challenges.

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  Shi Xiaobai naturally did not know that he was already at the third level of the Psionic Mortal Realm, so when he said those words to Song Xiao, it was actually not mockery, but the truth. Previously, when his shield was easily shattered by four people consecutively, Shi Xiaobai could not help but consider himself very, very weak.

  Yet when this youth with long hair smashed into shield so many times without even causing it to shake, it was like he was super weak!

  However, when he heard the crowd's noisy conversation, Shi Xiaobai finally realized the truth. It was not because his opponent was too weak, but because he was too strong!

  "Is This King really that strong?"

  Shi Xiaobai still found it unbelievable. He hurriedly rushed to Song Xiao, who was on the ground, and asked him, "Weakest person, did you go easy? Or are you sick? Or is it because you really want the title of 'weakest person'?"

  When Song Xiao heard this, a sense of hate rushed to his head, causing him to immediately spit out a mouthful of blood and then pass out.

  Shi Xiaobai, who did not receive an answer, was slightly disappointed. He began studying his Wavelet Shield and immediately realized that the amount of Psionic Power he had was a lot more than before. Furthermore, the obstructive feeling whenever he released his Psionic Power had disappeared. That obstructive feeling had nothing to do with Psionic Ability control, but it limited the amount of Psionic Power he could produce!

  "Right, seal!"

  Shi Xiaobai's eyes lit up. He immediately recalled the word One-Pun and Hisith mentioned vaguely and was enlightened immediately.

  "So that's the case. One of the 81 seals set by the Evil Gods of the various worlds on This King has been finally been dispelled! Wahaha, This King is no longer the weakest person. This King has finally taken the first step on his conquering path!"

  At this moment, Shi Xiaobai, who thought that he had realized the truth, was in high-spirits. He had recovered all his confidence!

  At this moment, Mos' cold voice sounded again, blanketing everyone's voice, causing the venue to turn silent.

  "The game carries on. Next, Gao Song."

  Shi Xiaobai and everyone else were stunned before they recovered instantly. Hisith's game rules did not state that the game was over after one person was eliminated! Although Hisith had previously said that one toy would leave today, he did not clearly state that a person's elimination meant the end of the game.

  Clearly, in Mos' point of view, the number of people eliminated was not something he cared for. This inhumane calamity fiend clearly would not accommodate the rookies. He would carry out the game rules to the end.

  This game would not stop!

  However, how could any of the rookies, other than Wang Lin, be capable of shattering it? It was a shield that even Song Xiao was helpless against!

  Damn it, if this carried on, wouldn't Tu Dahei be eliminating all the remaining rookies?

  Everyone immediately looked with pitiable eyes at Shi Xiaobai, who was on the platform, but all they saw was Shi Xiaobai rubbing his fists, as though he was full of anticipation.

  Shi Xiaobai sensed the strange looks of everyone as he shouted, "Come on, This King will definitely not go easy!"

  At that moment, Shi Xiaobai, who had been looked down with contempt as the weakest person, became the largest giant in the entire room!

  That day would likely become an unforgettable tragic memory for [Annihilation].

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  Chapter43 Gimmimoni's Devotees!

  A depressed atmosphere brewed in the room. It came from the cold aura that came from Mos and from the burning fighting spirit in Shi Xiaobai's eyes.

  This bumpkin was not going to go easy!

  The rookies could not help but have this idea flash across their minds. Immediately, they felt like weeping but had no tears. With Instructor Hisith's status in [Gaia], he could basically do anything to rookies such as them. Even if the upper echelons tried their best to negotiate with Hisith, only those rookies with higher evaluations would be retained.

  If nothing unexpected happened, a large number of people would be eliminated ruthlessly by Shi Xiaobai!

  At this moment, the person named Gao Song, who was called out by Mos was one of those rookies in a precarious situation. His Psionic Ability realm was only at the first level of the Psionic Mortal Realm. He was ranked in the bottom five amongst the rookies, so how could he shatter Shi Xiaobai's Wavelet Shield!?

  "Gao Song!"

  Mos impatient
voice sounded once again. Cold killing intent emanated, causing many timid rookies to begin trembling.

  "Here!"

  The moment Mos finished his words, a slightly plump 12–13 year old boy stood up forcefully. His body was trembling and his facial expression looked uglier than crying.

  Although Gao Song did not wish to be eliminated, he was more afraid of disobeying Mos, which would enrage Mos further. So he quickly stumbled onto the platform.

  When Gao Song reached the platform, he saw Shi Xiaobai prop up a Wavelet Shield at him. The extremely hard looking shield had wavelets undulating, making Gao Song feel a deep sense of despair.

  How was he going to shatter it!?

  Gao Song’s expression, which looked like he was about to weep, was like a bullied lass’. That expression looked quite funny when placed on his rotund face, but the number of rookies, who laughed because of that, were few in number. All of them could not help but feel a sense of dread.

  Sensing Mos' cold stare, Gao Song did not dare hesitate. He knew that there was no way he could avoid the fate of elimination. He gritted his teeth immediately, hoping to give his all at the Wavelet Shield. Although he knew that nothing would happen even if he engaged in a fight to the end, he still had to "end" spectacularly!

  "Wait!"

  Suddenly, Shi Xiaobai's voice resounded. Gao Song was stupefied as he opened his eyes. He saw Shi Xiaobai place his right hand by his ear, as if he was listening to something.

  "Shh!"

  Shi Xiaobai placed his left hand's finger on his lips, gesturing for silence. In a listening pose, he constantly nodded. He kept producing murmuring strange sounds of "Oh", "Ah", "OK", "Huh". It was as though he saw an invisible person, who was speaking to him, and he was listening and conversing in response.

  Everyone was stunned speechless, unsure of what Shi Xiaobai was doing. Gao Song could only stare at Shi Xiaobai in a daze. Mos' stare was cold, but it did not seem like he had any intention of stopping Shi Xiaobai.

  Not long after, Shi Xiaobai dropped both his arms and raised his right hand's finger and pointed at Gao Song. "Youth, do you know that you are very lucky?"

  Gao Song was stunned, having no idea what Shi Xiaobai meant.

  He heard Shi Xiaobai say solemnly, "The God, Gimmimoni used His divine powers to talk to This King through the distance of a thousand worlds. He told This King that you, a lucky boy, has the excellent potential to be His pious devotee!"

  Gao Song still gave a blank look, but Shi Xiaobai suddenly sighed. "This King and the God, Gimmimoni have deep ties of friendship, so I have to consider His feelings. It looks like I need to go easy on you, changing the fate of your elimination!"

  Everyone could not help but roll their eyes when they heard this. What God Gimmimoni, what devotee, can you make it any more ridiculous? Forget it, you are the best now, so do whatever you please!

  When Gao Song heard this, he was overjoyed. He said with a trembling voice, "You, you will really go easy?"

  This was like seeing a silver lining! But why did he keep feeling that things were not so simple?

  Indeed, he saw Shi Xiaobai suddenly sneer, "But you need to become a pious devotee of God Gimmimoni!"

  Gao Song swallowed a mouthful of saliva and asked, "How do I become a devotee?"

  Why did this conversation sound so much like a cult’s recruitment for followers?

  Shi Xiaobai's eyes sized up Gao Song, before stopping at the lower half of Gao Song's body. He pointed at Gao Song's trousers and said loudly, "Of course, you need to give your faith!"

  When everyone heard Shi Xiaobai's words, they realized where Shi Xiaobai's eyes were aimed at. Immediately they felt a dark shade cloud over them. This bastard...

  With a mournful face, Gao Song asked with tears nearly pouring out, "Und...Underwear?"

  This underwear freak even dared to ask Instructor Hisith for his underwear, so how could he spare this little fatty? Gao Song immediately felt mixed feelings. His face turned red, wishing he could just close his eyes and tide this through.

  "Of course it's not underwear!"

  Shi Xiaobai sighed deeply and gave a look that seemd to think that Gao Song was an intractable person. He said, "Gimmimoni, wants you to put up your money! Do you understand? Quick place your cash, oh, that's not the right choice of words... Hurry up and profess your faith!"

  So it turned out Shi Xiaobai was not targeting the underwear but the cash in his trousers' pocket!

  Gao Song was stunned. He never expected Shi Xiaobai to spout a bunch of "dumb nonsense" just to extort him for cash! What a joke. If spending money prevented elimination, he would agree to it a hundred times!

  Seeing Gao Song in a daze and silent, Shi Xiaobai immediately said coldly, "Quick hand over all your cash, or don't blame This King for turning ruthless!"

  "Elimination or cash, make your choice, youth!"

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  Shi Xiaobai was currently a bit nervous. When the 'daily-style choice' appeared, he realized that [ Choice 1: In one hour, earn 100,000 China currency. The criteria of the 'earning' has to be cash ] had a D level reward, while the other choice was an F level reward. Shi Xiaobai hesitated for a moment before resolutely choosing the first option.

  Although he only had one chance, and would receive a punishment of the same level if he failed, and that earning 100,000 China currency in an hour wasn't easy, Shi Xiaobai...still chose the first choice. There was only one reason—instinct!

  Alright, it was also because of the illusion that the D level reward gave him.

  However, Shi Xiaobai firmly trusted his instinct and chose the first choice. And without disappointing himself, he quickly thought of a method to earn cash. And it was now the most crucial moment!

  Would this boy, Gao Song, hand his cash over!? Would such cash be able to meet the condition of 'earning'? All of these determined Shi Xiaobai's success!

  Shi Xiaobai held his breath!

  Gao Song finally reacted and hurriedly took out his wallet from his pocket. He took out all the cash in his wallet and placed it in Shi Xiaobai's hand, proclaiming loudly, "I want to be a devotee!"

  "Earned 300 China currency. Still 99,700 short of completing the choice."

  The moment Shi Xiaobai received the cash, the familiar voice rang in his head. He was immediately satisfied and pointed to his shield. "Very good. God Gimmimoni will protect you. Come and shatter it!"

  Gao Song nodded crazily as he used all his strength to punch at the Wavelet Shield. The moment his fist touched it, the shield shattered.

  The dazed audience was immediately at a loss whether to laugh or cry. This "dirty" transaction was completed in such a manner?

  "Next, Hua Pengfei!"

  Mos' cold voice sounded at this moment. Everyone was shocked as they realized Mos had remained silent all this while. They looked in surprise because the bat, Mos had a deadpan expression, but he did not plan on stopping Shi Xiaobai's misdeeds.

  What was going on? Why wasn't Mos interfering with Tu Dahei's shameless cheating?

  "The reason is very simple. Hisith's rules did not state that Shi Xiaobai can't go easy, and Mos is just going in accordance with the rules. Furthermore, as a calamity fiend, Mos' values are different from humans. Dahei's despicable act of extortion might instead be appreciated by Mos." Lingcun explained to Ye Jiaquan, as a faint cheerful smile hung on his face.

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  Hua Pengfei and Hua Pengju were brothers. At this moment, when Hua Pengfei heard his name, he immediately felt disturbed. He blamed his brother for acting "disrespectful" to Tu Dahei, and was wondering how he could "beg" for Tu Dahei's mercy.

  After Hua Pengfei came in front of Shi Xiaobai, he immediately took out his wallet and said with eager eyes, "Can this little brother 'put up money' to become the God's devotee?"

  Shi Xiaobai immediately sneered and said, "Don't think that This King doesn't know that you are associates with that Erectile Dysfunction! That Erectile Dysfunction sneaked up on This King, so
you are unlikely to be any better. The God Gimmimoni only accepts kind devotees!"

  Hua Pengfei was almost about to cry. He took out a wad of cash and pleaded, "Although this little brother only has 3000 cash, but this little brother can go draw more out. Name your price, this little brother will definitely not say a thing!"

  Hua Pengju was ready to give everything to prevent elimination!

  Shi Xiaobai was momentarily stunned as he silently calculated the difference between 3000 and 300.

  "Sufficient faith can be exchanged for the God's forgiveness. Whatever, This King shall forgive you!"

  Shi Xiaobai beamed and pointed to the wad of cash and said loudly, "Then, hand your faith over!"

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  That day became a painful memory for Division [Annihilation]. Because of this day, a long-haired youth named Song Xiao was eliminated and forgotten.

  But that day became an unforgettable memory for that batch of rookies. Other than the few people at the beginning, and Wang Lin, who barely managed to break Shi Xiaobai's shield, everyone else emptied their pockets.

  And a long, long time later, whenever they saw Shi Xiaobai's figure on the television, or heard Shi Xiaobai's name on various news, they would recall this shameless Tu Dahei, who only wanted cash, and immediately be filled with mixed emotions.

  O' time, it whitens so many hairs, blackens so much fungi, aging so many faces, ruining so many beauties, but what sort of changes would it do to Shi Xiaobai in the coming years?

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  Chapter44 She comes from the Darkness, bringing the Light!

  Dim light shone into a gigantic room. The corner of the room was dotted by shadows as four figures, which could barely be made out, sat at different corners. They were spaced out from each other, but there a hint of confrontation pervading between them.

  The shadows shrouded their looks, but the fleeting dim light illuminated their body contours. One of them was thin like a stick, another as fat as a pig, one was graceful and another with a strong build.