Meeting an Old Acquaintance!
Gorgeous, ostentatious, glittering, and dazzling.
This was Cheng Shi's first impression of this so-called "Fool's Society".
When he affixed the gold card to the door and pushed it open, he found that the outside was no longer the rooftop where he was, but an entrance passage covered with a gilded red carpet and adorned with diamond chandeliers overhead.
He stood at the beginning of the red carpet, which extended to a huge, dazzling doorway.
Outlined with gold thread, edged with silver thread, adorned with pearls and jade, and made of jadeite, this door has no aesthetic appeal whatsoever; it's all about piling on materials, and at first glance, it exudes the aura of a nouveau riche.
Upon seeing the situation at the end of Cheng Shi passage, Cheng Shi's lips twitched involuntarily a few times.
As the saying goes, people tend to flaunt what they lack most. Judging from this, this Fool's Society...
They're really short of money.
But what era are we living in? Why are we still sticking to this kind of thing?
In the current context of the "Faith Game," things like gold, silver, and jade are less practical than a Finger Bread and a jar of snot.
At least food can fill our stomachs, but what can these precious metals and stones that were sought after for thousands of years be used for now?
Showing off?
No amount of gold or silver can compare to gaining even one more point on the Path to Godhood. Nowadays, embracing Faith and getting closer to "them" is the best way to show off.
Of course, this is just a thought, not a boast.
Cheng Shi wanted to express was that this...
"That's a bit tacky."
He muttered something to himself, tentatively reaching out to touch the gilded lines on the corridor wall. Then, he skillfully swung a Scalpel, forcefully cutting off a piece, and examined it closely.
It's clear that the gold thread isn't paint; it's real, pure gold.
That's interesting.
It's uncertain whether this gathering of Fool's Society was organized by mediocre people, but at least one thing is certain: the person behind all of this must be an ordinary person, and a very ordinary one at that.
Cheng Shi chuckled and waited warily for a moment. After finding no time-delay traps in the corridor, he finally stepped forward.
Before entering, his face was full of caution, but after stepping onto the red carpet, his demeanor relaxed, and his confident stride exuded a sense of ease, giving the impression that he could handle any eventuality.
Is that really the case?
No, it's fake, Cheng Shi one.
Relaxation was impossible; Steady Cheng remained on edge from beginning to end. His seemingly calm demeanor was merely a facade.
He knew this was a gathering of players, so he wouldn't show any emotional flaws on his face, much less reveal his vigilance and caution to the other attendees. He would only use a calm gaze and a stern smile to disguise himself, in case this Fool's Society any special means to observe the attendees in advance.
Of course, he wasn't sure if anyone was watching the gathering from behind the scenes, but the key to being prudent is to think things through and act cautiously!
The passage wasn't long, and we soon reached its end.
Cheng Shi looked at the heavy door in front of him, which was carved and engraved with gold and jade, took a deep breath, and then pushed it open.
An even brighter light shone through the crack in the door, causing Cheng Shi to squint.
But he wasn't directly exposed to the light; instead, he was pressed against the door, using a mirror to peek through the crack, and the light shone into his own eyes.
"..."
Being overly cautious backfired.
After he calmed down, he realized that he might have been overthinking things. It was very safe here, at least that's what the people inside thought!
Yes, there are many people inside!
Through the mirror Cheng Shi discovered countless heads moving about in the huge hall. His gaze sharpened, and he changed direction to observe carefully for a moment before discovering something extremely strange.
These players, who also seemed to be attending the gathering, gathered in this huge space without saying a word or making a sound; the entire venue was completely silent.
Not only that, the players who were moving were even deliberately trying to make no noise while walking, just so that other people in the venue would notice them because of the strange noises.
Cheng Shi was stunned by what he saw. He suddenly wondered if this Fool's Society created by Believer of the "Silence".
Surely the purpose of everyone coming here is not to collectively offer sacrifices to Him?
"..."
That's really weird.
At the very center of the venue was a huge, round wooden Stage, Stage was completely empty, with neither scenery nor actors.
Outside the Stage is a circular tiered seating area, but interestingly, there is far more blank space than seats in this area. Each circle has only 16 seats. At first glance, the venue looks like a simple sketch of the sun, with 16 "rays" extending from the giant red sun Stage. These "rays" are the seats arranged by the organizers for the attendees.
In other words, each seat has only a front seat and a back seat, with no adjacent seats on either side.
This strange layout clearly makes many people uncomfortable, as each seat allows them to see the back of the head of the person in front of them and exposes the back of their own head to another stranger.
Unfortunately, the cards in everyone's hands were the seat numbers, leaving many with no choice but to stand to one side of their seats, cautiously observing the people and environment around them.
Everyone is cautious when facing the unknown.
Cheng Shi pushed open the door to the first row closest to the Stage. He walked out of the aisle and came to the seating area, where he immediately saw his seat.
No. 15.
It was the first row of a long row of seats, right at the edge of the Stage. That position was too conspicuous and too difficult to sit in. At least from the second row onwards, other seats could at least see the back of a head, but Cheng Shi's seat only allowed him to see the Stage.
Upon closer inspection, it turns out I actually lost out on the back of my head.
Seeing this, he pursed his lips speechlessly, and then walked up the stairs without saying a word.
His purpose was simple: as long as I sat high enough and far enough back, I wouldn't need to be constantly wary of my back when there was no one behind me.
But he wasn't the only "smart person" there. There were too many people who wanted to sit in the back row. Countless people tiptoed to the back, and this "spectacular" scene gave Cheng Shi the illusion that he had returned to his university.
Everyone wants to sit in the back.
"..."
However, sitting in the back row wasn't so easy. After observing for a while, Cheng Shi discovered that this huge venue could Cheng Shi extend continuously. In other words, as long as someone was willing to keep walking up, the arrangement of the steps would lead to the unseen sky with each step!
Furthermore, Cheng Shi discovered that others were already doing this. These players, for reasons unknown, had actually ventured to infinity, as if some hidden treasure was attracting them there.
Looking at the situation before him, Cheng Shi frowned slightly.
Regarding spatial capabilities...
So, is it Annihilation, Truth, existence, or Nothingness?
Their figures moved, their gazes intersected, their positions shifted, and the entire venue remained shrouded in an eerie An Jing as more and more attendees gradually arrived.
Seeing Cheng Shi there was no end to the venue, Cheng Shi simply gave up. He sighed and decided to find a safe place to observe first.
But just as he was carefully looking around, he suddenly spotted a familiar face in the seating area.
Acquaintance!