Primordial World: Sidelined from the Start, Chat Group Turns Dark!
Chapter 1

System Blackened! A life-or-death question? Taiyi will definitely answer!

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Deep within the Primordial World.

A bewildered Qin Feng sat astride a tree branch, his mouth hanging agape as he watched wild beasts running rampant across the sky and land.

At this moment, that detestable voice rang in his ears once more.

"Question One: How many wives does Di Jun have?"

Qin Feng exclaimed, "Good grief! You call this simple?"

"You promised simple questions, and that if I answered correctly, you'd give me a gift pack, but how the hell am I supposed to know how many wives he has!"

However, Qin Feng's grumbling fell on deaf ears!

"The 120-second countdown begins!"

The cold, mechanical response struck again.

"Three! Four?... Eight?"

Qin Feng blurted out several answers in a row.

"Answer incorrect! Answer incorrect!..."

The system rejected them all outright!

Qin Feng: "...!"

"Question Two: Which of Hongjun's disciples was the first to attain the Dao and become a Saint?"

Qin Feng was dumbfounded again; what kind of ridiculous questions were these?

His head throbbed. "I don't know!" Qin Feng replied irritably.

The system remained silent for a long while, seemingly rendered speechless by Qin Feng's answer.

"Question Three: Who are the twelve Ancestral Witch of the Witch Race?"

Upon hearing this question, Qin Feng was instantly delighted.

"I know this one!"

He began counting on his fingers as he answered: "There's Houtu, Dijiang, Gou Mang, Lan, Zhu Rong, Xuan Ming, Jiang Liang, Tian Hao, She Bi Shi, Di Renjie, Jia Luo..."

Having recited them in one breath, Qin Feng felt a sense of relief, thinking he had finally answered one correctly and could now receive his beginner's gift pack.

Otherwise, how was he supposed to survive in this world filled with demonic beasts?

Yet, he watched helplessly as the countdown ended!

The system seemed so moved by Qin Feng's answer that it simply went silent?

Qin Feng: "Hey? System?! System?!"

Suddenly, a line of text appeared before Qin Feng's eyes!

[System Prompt: May I ask the host, did something strange get mixed into the twelve Ancestral Witch?]

[Di Renjie? Jia Luo? Lan?]

Qin Feng gave a sheepish laugh and scratched his head; this wasn't his fault—who could remember all twelve of them?!

However, the system's cold voice rang out again shortly after.

[Detection of incorrect answer. System is blackening, taking over the Chat Group, and assuming all administrative permissions. The host's status as Group Leader remains unchanged!]

Qin Feng was immediately displeased.

"???!"

"Wait, what do you mean?"

"You're taking over?"

"I'm the host, shouldn't I be the one calling the shots in the Chat Group?!"

But the system ignored him entirely.

At this moment, a group chat panel instantly appeared within Qin Feng's consciousness.

Messages began to scroll across it at lightning speed.

It seemed the system was automatically inviting people into the group?

Qin Feng stood stunned.

????

He, the host, had been sidelined?!

"System, stop what you're doing, I am the legitimate owner!"

[Ding! Inviting members...]

[This group is currently in its initial version and can only accommodate ten members for now. Those who accept first will be added first!]

[To rapidly increase the host's strength, the system will change the group's nature to a blackened state!]

[Not only must respondents pay a price to answer, but if they answer incorrectly, the system will randomly deduct items from them, including but not limited to Mana, divine abilities, and spiritual treasures!]

Just as the system finished its explanation, a message began to appear within the Chat Group panel.

[Hong Yun has joined the chat!]

Hong Yun?

Qin Feng was puzzled; who was this person?

At this moment, the entire Primordial World was surging with undercurrents, and countless mighty figures were startled awake from their meditation and seclusion.

Just an instant ago, a terrifying will had forcibly descended into their Divine Sense.

[Primordial Chat Group invites you to join!]

Out of caution, many of these mighty figures did not reply, instead secretly casting divine abilities in an attempt to trace where this will had originated.

How could it forcibly descend into their Divine Sense!

On Kunlun Mountain, Taishang directly erupted with monstrous pressure.

Taishang's terrifying Divine Sense shrouded millions of miles, causing all living beings of the ten thousand races nearby to tremble in fear.

"Which fellow Daoist is playing this prank?" Yuanshi frowned, also releasing his Divine Sense to investigate.

After a long time with no response, Taishang and Yuanshi were filled with doubt and retracted their Divine Sense.

In the Earth Immortal Realm.

Zhen Yuanzi flicked his large sleeve, casting the Sleeve Universe ability.

In an instant, the sky over the Earth Immortal Realm was blotted out as countless spatial rifts were torn open.

Zhen Yuanzi sneered: "Chat Group? Absurd! Utterly unheard of! How could this poor Daoist fall for such a trick!"

Many of the Primordial World's mighty figures had received the invitation, but very few were willing to join; most were like Zhen Yuanzi and Taishang, cautiously investigating.

Only Hong Yun had agreed subconsciously.

Taiyi and Di Jun were discussing matters in the Heavenly Court, their expressions filled with shock.

"To think there exists such a powerful expert, capable of descending their will directly into our Divine Sense!"

"Indeed! Why not investigate and see what this so-called Chat Group actually is?!"

"Agreed!"

With a shift of their minds, the two simultaneously entered the Chat Group.

Those as bold and skilled as Taiyi and Di Jun included Houtu of the Witch Race, Nuwa, and other mighty figures.

At this moment, as the group owner, Qin Feng watched as one strange yet somewhat familiar name after another appeared.

[Taiyi and Di Jun have successfully joined the chat!]

[Nuwa, Houtu, and Kunpeng have successfully joined the chat!]

[Haotian, East Prince Gong, Tongtian, and Zhunti have successfully joined the chat!]

[Reminder: The group has reached its maximum capacity!]

When this notification appeared, some of the mighty figures in the Primordial World who had wanted to join were left stunned.

They had just been invited, so why couldn't they get in now?

At this moment, Qin Feng looked at the string of strange names and tentatively sent a message.

"Welcome, newcomers!"

"Transmission failed!"

The system's cold prompt appeared!

Qin Feng gritted his teeth.

Damn it, am I a fake group owner?

I've never seen a group owner get muted; how utterly shameless!

[Welcome, newcomers, to the group!]

The system prompted automatically.

Qin Feng: "???!"

[Reminder: In ten breaths, a question will be released, and the buzzer round will officially begin!]

[As long as the answer is correct, there will be rewards!]

Qin Feng: "???!"

What exactly is my role as group owner?

Tongtian: "May I ask which fellow Daoist you are? To possess such extraordinary ability, this poor Daoist is truly impressed!"

Nuwa: "Gathering us here just for a buzzer quiz? It is simply laughable."

Kunpeng: "This so-called Chat Group is just for playing this childish game of buzzing in!?"

Di Jun: "It is a complete waste of time. My Heavenly Court possesses everything; why would I idle away my time here!"

Taiyi: "Eh, it seems there is still a group owner. Why aren't you speaking?"

Qin Feng was secretly anxious on the sidelines.

These Primordial World powerhouses simply couldn't be bothered to answer the questions, could they!

If they muted themselves, how was he supposed to guide the atmosphere?

As everyone complained frantically, Qin Feng could only fret in silence. If they didn't answer the questions, what about his rewards?

[Given that this is the first time this group has initiated a quiz, those who answer correctly with excellent results will be rewarded with Great Dao Laws *9, Ginseng Fruit *3, and the Innate Spiritual Treasure Seven Star Drum!]

Tongtian: "????! Great Dao Laws?"

Nuwa: "??? Ginseng Fruit?"

Di Jun: "????!"

Houtu: "Since everyone was unwilling to answer earlier, I shall reluctantly give it a try!"

Tongtian: "I never said I wouldn't answer!"

Qin Feng was dumbfounded. Good heavens, is this the True Fragrance Theorem in action?

Where did their dignity go?!

Haotian: "Sigh, Master often taught me that treasures of the Primordial World belong to those with affinity. Since I am here, I shall try as well!"

East Prince Gong: "Hehe, actually, I don't care about the rewards at all; I just want to see if the questions are difficult!"

Zhunti: "Fellow Daoists, do not fight. This question has an affinity with me!"

Di Jun: "Isn't the fellow Daoist in seclusion? How are you still paying attention?"

Taiyi: "Stop arguing, everyone. Let's rely on our own abilities!"

Qin Feng was stunned on the sidelines: "This works too?"

He couldn't help but send a message, and it actually went through successfully.

Just as the many powerhouses were about to question Qin Feng, the system suddenly began to pose the question!

"Question 1: Will the Demon Race slaughter the Human Race in order to refine the Witch Slaying Sword?"

Kunpeng: "(Stunned! Snot running) This...?"

Tongtian: "(Speechless) I invite the parties involved to rush to answer this question!"

After a while, these fellows had clearly already learned how to use emojis!

Inside the Heavenly Court, Di Jun and Taiyi were instantly dumbfounded and shocked beyond measure!

"????"

What? The two of them had just been discussing this matter, so how was it exposed now?

What kind of mighty figure is this?

To be able to see through their thoughts?

And to reveal it in such a way as a quiz!

"This...?"

Suddenly, the two felt terror in their hearts, not knowing how to answer.

Meanwhile, the many powerhouses in the group were even more suspicious.

Di Jun and Taiyi did not seem like the type of cruel characters who would slaughter the Human Race.

And refining the Witch Slaying Sword clearly meant preparing for war with the Witch Race, which seemed even more impossible.

If the Demon Race had such great ambitions, the Dao Ancestor would not have allowed Di Jun and Taiyi to take charge of the Heavenly Court.

Originally, the various powerhouses were jealous of the generous rewards and wanted to rush to answer.

But upon seeing this question, they stopped dead in their tracks.

No one dared to get involved in this matter at such a time; the stakes were too high.

A single careless move could potentially affect the current stable situation of the Primordial World.

Clearly, Di Jun and Taiyi also understood the gravity of the problem.

Di Jun: "Fellow Daoists, please do not misunderstand. I will rush to answer this question!"

Taiyi: "Right, to show our sincerity and honesty, I am willing to wager a spiritual treasure!"

Di Jun gritted his teeth and replied directly.

Di Jun: "I wager three items; that should prove the sincerity of our Demon Race, right! I choose No! The Demon Race will absolutely never slaughter the Human Race to refine the Witch Slaying Sword!"

As soon as Di Jun finished answering, he held his breath.

Suddenly, a ripple surged above the Heavenly Court, and a powerful suction force appeared, directly swallowing Di Jun and Taiyi's four spiritual treasures!

Di Jun and Taiyi were terrified!

This power was so overwhelming that they didn't even have time to resist!

Damn it! Could it be that the answer was wrong?

At the same time, a notification appeared in the group.

"Answer incorrect!!!"

Upon seeing the system prompt, two heaven-shaking auras erupted simultaneously from Buzhou Mountain and the Witch Race temple.

Across the entire Primordial World, all mighty figures above the Golden Immortal realm felt it.

They were struck with immense terror, having no idea what had happened!

The various powerful beings within the group were shaken to their cores, feeling as though the Primordial World was about to be turned upside down!

Meanwhile, Qin Feng was pleasantly surprised to discover that four spiritual treasures had descended from the sky, crashing directly at his feet!

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