Kaidan Game Train: Abide Rule or Die!-Chapter 2166: Peril at Every Turn

The ability "Kitty Grants You Three Lives" had already been exhausted, so when the segment of the phalanx closed in, the "Undaunted Martyr Substitute" shielded Xu Huo. According to past experiences, when the dummy appears to substitute for the holder’s death, it not only blocks a lethal attack but also reduces the prop’s power, preventing further harm to the holder. But this phalanx was different; after penetrating the dummy, its effect remained undiminished as it struck toward Xu Huo!

The process wasn’t long, which meant Xu Huo was still unable to free himself under Dou Shengnan’s control. The Shadow Personality appeared in front of him, reaching to block the phalanx, but was restrained by Dou Shengnan’s Materialized Item, which had been prepared beforehand. Her Materialized Item also patched from the back, sealing Xu Huo’s escape, determined to kill him here! 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"Substitution complete!" At this moment, Nie Xuan’s voice came from afar. As soon as he spoke, he and Xu Huo swapped positions. Xu Huo got relocated fifty meters away, while Nie Xuan faced the phalanx head-on!

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

Two sounds, one weak and one strong, rang out in succession, occurring at a speed invisible to the naked eye. Nie Xuan’s entire body crashed into a collapsing building behind him. Instantly, the building crumbled due to the collision enhanced by the prop. Whether it was the phalanx’s power or the effect of the Defense Prop, in the blink of an eye, the piled-up buildings turned into rubble almost completely, with debris and dust swirling in the sky!

A small metal fragment grazed Xu Huo’s eyelid.

The blood covering his vision seemed to finally awaken the person who had been in a daze. Even with the building still collapsing around him, Nie Xuan was buried even under the protection of the Defense Prop, heavily injured by Dou Shengnan’s Materialized Item, which relentlessly pursued him. Xu Huo was similarly trapped, surrounded by Dou Shengnan’s Materialized Item which nearly blocked him off completely!

Activating the "The Immortal Pedestrian" attribute and forming a shield using spiritual power, Xu Huo charged through the encirclement on a rotating staircase, seeing Dou Shengnan ahead who had already lost the protective membrane given by the transparent heart. Once again, he manipulated the Time Force. This time, the range was larger than before, with five strands of Time Force introduced instead of one. The Time Force from different spaces dispersed within the space but failed to land accurately on Dou Shengnan, only maintaining a cross-space effect under the influence of the "Time Tower."

A surprise attack using Time Force was now impossible, but since Dou Shengnan showed no intention of leaving, there was still a chance!

Numerous Mental Portals emerged in the space. Xu Huo evaded Dou Shengnan’s Materialized Item, while uprooting the library building to block the surging black water. Taking advantage of her apparent struggle to adapt to sudden aging’s effects, he deployed "Heaven-sent Justice" and "Everything Wants to Slice," forcing her to change positions.

However, at this moment, Dou Shengnan, who had been standing in the air, suddenly turned her eyes toward him, and then black waves surged around her again, sweeping Xu Huo, Nie Xuan, and nearby Chongming Bird players into its grasp.

Since Space-Time Items can affect each other, any Time Force introduced could potentially disappear due to interference by certain props. Yet as the black waves churned, those caught within them were unable to control their movements as if truly engulfed by ocean waves. Due to their high-speed motion, some unfortunate players inevitably collided with Time Force, instantly immobilizing three, with one person left suspended in midair while two others aged rapidly and turned to ashes in a flash!

The positions of the Time Forces were quickly mapped out. During this, whether it was Xu Huo or others, the Chongming Bird players repeatedly used props to attack Dou Shengnan to no avail. In most instances, spatial props proved ineffective, as if a layer of impenetrable shield enveloped her. Except for a small stone summoned by "Heaven-sent Justice" that made her budge slightly, other attacks merely passed like a light breeze!

Recognizing the missed opportunity, Xu Huo prepared to evacuate, but just then, dozens of Black Vortexes abruptly emerged in the air, each over ten feet wide, too opaque to see through yet possessing immense gravitational force, swiftly sucking in everything around them!

No escape!

Xu Huo was encircled by three Black Vortexes, his position was precarious, with gravitational pulls from all directions maintaining a delicate balance; a slight deviation in any direction could draw him in!

"Run!" Nie Xuan shouted from afar, but quickly realized one critical issue: he had never confirmed whether Xu Huo was still in the instance!

Unable to use Tickets within an instance, he couldn’t leave Zone 008!

Xu Huo had one last life-saving opportunity. He intended to let Nie Xuan escape first through the spiritual world, but was suddenly startled by a loud scream—it was from Dou Shengnan!

Dou Shengnan was a wanted criminal who had been out of the instance for years. Her best exit from Zone 008 required a Spatial Teleportation Device or instrument, which only works if it could transfer across zones. In dire situations, a Ticket could be used, but it would instantly teleport her to a high-risk instance upon re-entry to the game. Since there has always been random teleportation, surely there must be high-risk instances targeting Rank-A players.

The Chongming Bird Administrative Region faced interference from Super Props, disabling the regular functionalities of Spatial Teleportation Devices. To leave, one must escape this area first. Xu Huo couldn’t kill her, and she likewise had no additional opportunity to make a move.

The moment the Black Vortexes appeared, she attempted to flee, yet a new Rank-A player arrived in Zone 008. This unseen individual seized her remotely. Her body contorted under an unknown pressure as she was forced toward a Time Force spot, nudging Xu Huo’s thoughts. However, the next instant, a faint white shockwave erupted from Dou Shengnan, not only freeing her from confinement but also dispersing the surrounding Black Vortexes!

Xu Huo’s position, already precarious, was disrupted by this force, causing him to plunge uncontrollably toward a Black Vortex. Attempts to open a gate for escape were futile; even with a Mental Portal opening behind him, entry was impossible. Ultimately, he was dragged along with a significant portion of the building into the Black Vortex. To his surprise, the next moment, he was spit out by that very Black Vortex, returning him to the Chongming Bird!

This unforeseen surprise left no time for analysis because the vortex deposited him into an unfavorable position—directly in front of Dou Shengnan!

"You dare come again!" Dou Shengnan roared angrily, countless whips slashing out from the void, severing Xu Huo’s library building at the waist before striking him severely on the back!