Free-for-All Challenge
Players both inside and outside the blockade saw what happened, but only a few paused for a moment. Those who had successfully crossed into another district vanished among the buildings, while those still outside the blockade continued looting points and fighting for a place in line to enter the city.
"The audience can decide a player's fate on a whim," Two Heads said through gritted teeth.
"Not just whether you die. If you're popular enough, some audience members will go to great lengths to keep you alive," Ding Xiang said.
Seeing that the others had accumulated enough points, Xu Huo said, "I'll head out first. See you around."
They all knew the central district was probably more dangerous than the others. Once inside, they might end up as rivals.
"Thanks for looking after us along the way," Old Duan said first. "Hope you'll go easy on us if we cross paths again."
The others smiled too. Xu Huo nodded, then said to Ding Xiang, "If you run into trouble, come find me."
Ding Xiang was a little surprised, but still thanked him.
As soon as he crossed the barrier ahead, a notification sounded from his terminal. Before he could check it, two bullets shot toward him from different directions.
He stepped back to dodge the attack, then checked the message on the screen:
"Welcome to the final round of Challenge Island! Here, you may choose any opponent you like. Reach a score of over fifty thousand to enter the spire and compete for the ultimate victory!"
Xu Huo saw that the disabled symbol beside the instruments had vanished. He checked the devices on his person and confirmed that they could all be used again.
He activated a spatial device and went straight to the city center. But the