The banquet begins

The current "Director" is indeed an imposter named "Paper Kite".

Although Lin Yu himself also uses [Mask], for Lin Yu, [Mask] is not the only means to completely transform one person's appearance into another person's.

[Mask] is just Lin Yu's most reliable method.

By using the power of "belief" to transform the [Counterfeit] into [Qimo], and then endowing the [Qimo] with the ability to change a person's appearance, it is natural to transform the "Paper Kite," which is not much different from one's own height and weight, into the appearance of the "Director."

However, merely changing the "appearance" is not enough to "deceive the real thing".

After all...

Lin Yu was well aware that both inside and outside the "Order," many eyes were watching his identity as the "Director."

An amateur like "Paper Kite" posing as someone else will be exposed very quickly.

This was also a concern raised by "Paper Kite" at the time.

The solution Lin Yu told "Paper Kite" was... a quick acting technique that he taught "Paper Kite".

So, does this kind of acting technique exist?

The answer is, of course,...

Negative.

Lin Yu knew very well that there was no such thing as a quick fix or shortcut to acting—maybe there were one or two little tricks that could help laymen get started quickly and make their bit parts seem less out of place.

But how can you make it so that the "audience" doesn't feel awkward when you're playing someone else for an extended period of time?

There is no such trick in the world.

If such Actors existed, there wouldn't be so many with terrible acting skills, relying solely on fame or good looks, ruining the audience's viewing experience and lowering the quality of films on the big screen.

After all, if the investors could force them into the movie, they must have at least found the trick and taught it to the Actors.

Ultimately, "acting" requires talent and daily learning and practice.

In fact, these complex techniques, which don't have particularly clear standards, often take more time than those with clear standards.

The further Lin Yu went on his acting career and the more outstanding his acting skills became, the more deeply he realized...

Performance cannot be rushed.

But he still made a promise to "Paper Kite," telling Paper Kite, "As long as you trust me, I can make sure you don't reveal any flaws..."

The reason Lin Yu was able to make such a promise was naturally because he never intended to actually improve "Paper Kite's" acting skills from the beginning.

What he needs to do... is hypnotize "Paper Kite".

Using "Immersive Acting Techniques " as a pretext, the "Paper Kite" (a nickname for a person) is made to lower their guard, relax their mind, and accept their own "hypnosis."

Of course, the hypnosis wasn't meant to make "Paper Kite" actually believe that he was the "Director," but rather to make "Paper Kite" mistakenly believe that he had completely immersed himself in the role of the "Director."

Furthermore, Lin Yu told "Paper Kite" that he had the ability to transfer "Memories," and used the [Ancient Notebook] to insert some of the Memory settings about "Director" and some fabricated and embellished memories into "Paper Kite's" mind, telling "Paper Kite" that this was necessary reference material for playing the role of "Director."

How "Paper Kite" would utilize these half-true and half-false "Memories " was secondary to Lin Yu.

What really matters is...

These Memories actually contain the seeds of Lin Yu's Mental Power Seed and Soul Fragment.

When necessary...

Lin Yu can directly take over "Paper Kite's" body.

And...

During this process, because "Paper Kite" already had a subconscious belief that he had entered the role of "Director," even if Lin Yu took over his body and made him do things that were not of his own will, Paper Kite would still think it was "reasonable" and that he was just too "immersed" in the performance!

In particular, Lin Yu would slightly revise his Memory afterward, making it completely impossible for "Paper Kite" to realize that he had once been "taken over" by the real Lin Yu.

Just like right now...

The "Director" played by "Paper Kite" has... transformed from Impostor... the real deal.

Although the "Director" is actually a disguised "Paper Kite," the consciousness driving this body's actions has now become the real "Director," namely Lin Yu.

It looks like a "Director," its consciousness belongs to a "Director," and even the abilities it uses come from a "Director."

And now, standing here... that is the true "Director".

Of course, in terms of actual combat strength, "Director" is actually a bit weaker than "Paper Kite" in terms of Combat Power on paper.

After all, "Paper Kite" is a genuine "Tier 3" and is considered quite powerful even among "Tier 3" creatures.

But the "Director"... is ultimately only "Tier 2".

But at this moment, facing the situation of "Tier 4"...

On the contrary, the "Tier 2" "Director" is more capable of resolving the current situation than the "Paper Kite".

After all...

The "Guest Appearance Invitation" Item is really perfect for challenging opponents of higher levels.

Although she was initially drowsy, as Lin Yu gradually transformed "Paper Kite's" consciousness into that of an observer through Psychological Suggestion and hypnosis, Lin Yu had now completely taken over the body remotely using the "Mental Power Seed" and the "Soul Fragment".

Normally speaking... under these circumstances, Lin Yu should only be able to use the "Paper Kite" [Item] set for combat and operation.

After all, although he had taken over "Paper Kite's" body, it was still too difficult to retrieve his own [Item] from it.

But...

The "Guest Appearance Invitation" wasn't originally a real "Item".

So...

The Guest Appearance Invitation, formed from a small portion of surplus Counterfeits, has fully taken effect.

As for the people Lin Yu chose to "invite"... there are quite a few.

Although "Liu" is already powerful enough as the eighth-ranked "Tier 4" character.

Among the people Lin Yu knew, there were indeed quite a few who could handle "Liu".

And the most cost-effective option among these...

Of course, it's the strongest being with the strongest connection to this "Nether Void Realm".

"Revered God of Banquets, would you be interested in... making a guest appearance in this performance?"

The Clapperboard slammed down with a "click," and Lin Yu could feel it...

He established some kind of mysterious connection with the Deity above this Nether Void Realm.

In response, he received the familiar and hearty laughter of the God of Banquets.

"Haha, what an interesting lad—I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

"However... it's impossible for me to personally intervene; this is beyond my 'scope'... the closer a world is to me, the more careful I must be."

"But... I can have my most trusted 'Head Chef' assist you—assist you without reservation."

"As for the 'reward'—ha, you can treat him to a meal."

The voice of the God of Banquets faded...

Then, Lin Yu felt a strange and wonderful sensation.

Soon...

The figure who accepted the "Guest Appearance Invitation" and arrived as promised emerged.

And the "Head Chef" most trusted by the God of Banquets would naturally be none other than himself.

Octopus dressed in Chef's uniform descended upon Lin Yu's side.

It's still... "Card".

Looking at the card that had descended upon Lin Yu, "Dionysus" Yin Lan frowned.

"Why is it it again...? Will this really work?"

The reason she and "Xiao Nian" did their best to buy time for Lin Yu was naturally because they had already communicated with the "Director" beforehand.

At that time, Lin Yu temporarily seized the consciousness of "Paper Kite" and informed "Dionysus" that he was going to use the [Guest Appearance Invitation].

But now, after seeing who actually came to be invited...

Yin Lan, on the contrary, became somewhat uncertain.

After all, the Octopus Ka was evenly matched with "Celestial King" just now.

What's more... now it has to deal with "Liu," who is two ranks higher than "Celestial King"!

And not just Yin Lan...

On the "Marauders '" side, "Celestial King" looked up and saw the Octopus returning to the stage, and laughed.

"Ha... it's that Chosen of God again."

"Liu, hurry up and finish it off—I already severely damaged and repelled this Chosen of God once before."

"If you can't even beat someone I've defeated, and someone who's not at their peak, then that's hilarious!"

Ling Xian looked at Lin Yu, her brows relaxing. "[The Guest Appearance Invitation] is indeed a tricky [Item]... but the guy you summoned this time, while strong, isn't enough to change the course of the battle."

Clearly, they all assumed that Lin Yu would directly seek help from "Ka".

But only Lin Yu knew...

Although it was Ka who came, the nature of his request was different from when he directly asked Ka for help.

It wasn't "Ka" who arrived here, nor was it the Octopus whose Doppelganger had been battered and suffered a fierce battle.

Instead, it was Chosen of God, "Ka," sent by the "God of Feasts, Wine, and Revelry."

Besides Lin Yu, only "Liu," this "Tier 4" player at his peak, clearly realized this.

She looked at the Octopus in front of her, dressed in a neat Chef's suit, and her breathing became heavy.

Because she could sense it...

Every bit of energy and every fluctuation emanating from the Octopus before us comes from High-dimensional, higher-level power.

"The Chosen of God, who acts on behalf of divine authority and is in a state of Complete Divine Descent..."

"Liu" muttered to herself, revealing her main weapon, which was also her [Exclusive item], for the first time.

At the same time...

Her "Heart Domain" unfolded quietly.

"Ling Xian"—I will do my best to complete this order.

"But if you can't complete it, I promise to give you double the refund or send you two more orders."

As Liu spoke, she looked at the Octopus in front of her—Ka patiently waited for her to prepare her [Exclusive item] and "Heart Domain," and waited for her and Ling Xian to finish their conversation.

Then, seeing Liu looking at him again, three of Ka's eight tentacles rose up, one wrapped around a wine bottle and two around a wine glass.

"Alright, guests who have come from afar..."

"Since you're ready... then, let's have a drink."

"Let's enjoy ourselves to the fullest, shall we?"

As he spoke, Ka pushed the glass of wine toward Liu!

The next moment, cheerful music started playing, and the surrounding seawater lit up with dazzling light.

The banquet begins!