Word Spirit · Bullet

[3...2...1...0]

As the countdown hit zero, the world was abruptly switched off like a power switch.

Darkness swallowed everything, followed by a sense of weightlessness.

"Blech!"

After an unknown amount of time, when Jiangnan opened his eyes again, he was greeted by piercing bird calls.

"Caw! Caw!"

Those were the calls of crows, but sharper than the crows on Blue Star!

The inside of the carriage was deathly still, then erupted into screams.

"Where is this?!"

"The sun! Look at the sun outside!"

Jiangnan looked out the window.

There was no Mount Tai, no highway.

The bus was currently stopped in a bizarre jungle covered in dark purple vines.

All the trees were morbidly twisted, like countless suffering human bodies entangled together.

A dusky sunset hung in the sky, lifeless, dyeing the entire jungle blood red.

This was the Twilight Kingdom.

Before everyone could recover from their shock, a voice echoed in their minds.

[Welcome to the Barbaric Realm, Novice Landing Zone 199.]

[Two hours until nightfall.]

[Special Notice: In the darkness here, there are "things" hidden that you cannot imagine.]

[Please be sure to find a safe shelter before dark, or use your existing resources to reinforce your defenses.]

[Wishing you all a pleasant night.]

The moment the voice vanished, a gust of wind carrying a fetid smell blew in through the gaps in the car window, causing the temperature inside the car to plummet.

"Blech!"

A female student in the front row finally couldn't hold it in and vomited violently into the trash bag.

The weightlessness and the drastic environmental changes had most people's brains in a crashing state.

"Where... where is this?"

"Where's Mount Tai? Signal! My mobile phone has no signal!"

Squad Leader Li Xin's microphone fell to the ground, emitting a piercing screech.

He stiffly turned his head, looking at the purple trees outside the window that resembled twisted human bodies, his teeth chattering uncontrollably.

Just then, a fatty wearing glasses, sitting behind Li Xin.

Wang Meng, the class's Novel Expert, suddenly blurted out.

"Holy crap, Mount Tai, a bus, the whole class transmigrated..."

"In this plot, are we supposed to go to Great Thunder Monastery to pick up scraps next, and then use Nine Dragons Pulling Coffin to go to the Big Dipper Starfield?"

This remark, full of points of complaint, loosened the solidified air inside the carriage slightly.

"Wang Meng, what time is it, and you're still joking!"

Teacher Chen Tong's face was deathly pale. She stood up, holding onto the chair back, "Everyone calm down! First, check if anyone is injured!"

"I'm not joking, Teacher Chen."

Wang Meng pointed at the strange red light outside the window, his voice weak.

"This smell is too strong. I have a feeling that the next second, a classmate named Ye Hei will take us to Cultivation..."

"Cultivate what crap!"

The driver Wang Shifu suddenly let out a low growl.

He frantically pulled at the car door and frantically honked the horn.

"Beep! Beep!"

The piercing horn sound carried far into the silent jungle.

"The door won't open! Damn it! This door won't open!"

Wang Shifu was covered in sweat. "My wife and kids are still waiting for me at home for dinner... What kind of ghost place is this!"

"I want to go home! I want to go home!"

This kind of fear was contagious.

Seeing the usually steady Driver Master break down, the students inside the carriage finally realized this was not a drill, nor was it a movie.

Panic fermented in the narrow carriage.

"Don't panic, everyone!"

Just then, Squad Leader Li Xin suddenly stood up.

Although his face was pale, his eyes were filled with excitement.

He quickly walked to the front of the carriage, clapped his hands forcefully, trying to attract everyone's attention.

"Classmates! And Teacher Chen, Wang Shifu!"

"The situation is clear now, we've transmigrated! And we're in a very dangerous place!"

Li Xin scanned the crowd, raising his voice: "That voice said there would be danger tonight!"

"We are now Grasshoppers on the Same Rope, we can't just wait to die! We must unite to survive!"

Hearing the word "unite," many lost and confused classmates seemed to find a backbone and nodded one after another.

"The Squad Leader is right, what should we do?"

Seeing someone respond, Li Xin straightened his back.

"First, to ensure the rational distribution of resources and prevent anyone from hoarding or wasting."

"I suggest everyone take out all the food and water in their backpacks! Centralize management and distribute uniformly!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the classmates who were nodding instantly froze.

Everyone subconsciously clutched their backpacks, their eyes becoming vigilant.

In a Peaceful Era, people might cooperate for the sake of face.

But now, that was life-saving food!

"On what grounds?"

From the back row, three tall boys stood up in unison.

The leader was named Yang Wei, the Center for the School Basketball Team. His height of 1.9 meters made him look extremely imposing.

He looked at Li Xin with a Cold Laugh, shaking his head directly.

"Li Xin, haven't you figured it out yet? This is the Apocalypse! What are you playing house for?"

"Yang Wei, what do you mean? I'm doing this for everyone's good!"

Li Xin's face sank, "Without rules, we're just a pile of sand. How can we survive tonight?"

"Cut the crap!"

Yang Wei sneered, dropping all pretense.

"We're all adults here. Don't bring your bureaucratic style from the Student Union."

"To put it bluntly, although we're classmates, we've only known each other for less than half a year, and we don't even know everyone's full name."

Yang Wei pointed to the strange jungle outside the window, "In this Ghost Place, supplies are life!"

"Hand them over to you? What if you give yourself an extra bottle of water and less bread to others? Who will starve then?"

"Concentrating supplies will only lead to conflict!"

"If we end up fighting over a bite to eat, we won't even be able to be temporary partners!"

Although Yang Wei's words were harsh, they were like knives, stabbing deep into everyone's most selfish corners.

"Yeah... I only have two bags of biscuits in my bag. I don't trust handing them over."

"It's my water, why should I give it to others?"

The classmates who were still hesitating now turned sideways, fiercely guarding their supplies, afraid of them being snatched away.

Li Xin watched this scene, his face turning red with anger.

This challenge to his authority made him, an outstanding student his whole life, feel incredibly ashamed and annoyed.

"Fine! You won't hand them over? You think I, Li Xin, am also that selfish?"

Li Xin gritted his teeth and grabbed his backpack, dumping it onto his seat.

Potato Chips, Cola, Beef Jerky...

A dazzling array of snacks scattered out.

As a rich second generation, he had indeed brought the most.

"See? I brought the most! But I'm willing to share!"

Li Xin roared righteously.

"Some people, with their dark hearts, are unwilling to unite, but please don't affect those who want to survive!"

This act of leading by example did indeed shock many.

Li Xin seized the moment, "In this environment, we need a strong leadership core to direct our actions!"

"I, Li Xin, nominate myself as this temporary captain! Those who follow me will have water to drink and food to eat!"

After speaking, he didn't look at Yang Wei, but turned to look at the Driver, Wang Shifu, who was huddled in the driver's seat.

Wang Shifu was a burly man, holding a large Wrench in his hand.

This was currently the most deterrent force on the vehicle.

"Wang Shifu, you must be hungry too?"

Li Xin quickly picked out a vacuum-sealed Braised Chicken Leg from the pile of snacks, a smile plastered on his face as he handed it over.

"You've worked hard driving, you eat this chicken leg first, we need to guard the vehicle well!"

"We can't let those unruly people mess around, don't you think?"

This was naked bribery!

As long as he won over Wang Shifu and had his support, his position as captain would be stable!

However, before Wang Shifu could reach out.

"Slap!"

A Big Hand directly intervened.

Yang Wei snatched two packs of biscuits and a bottle of Lao Da Black Tea from his two Little Brothers behind him and slapped them down in front of Wang Shifu.

"Wang Shifu! Don't listen to this hypocrite's nonsense! He just has a craving for power and wants to be a Local Emperor!"

Yang Wei, unwilling to be outdone, glared at Li Xin: "You want to form factions?"

"I can do that too! Wang Shifu, follow us, you don't have to listen to anyone's orders, we'll be brothers, sharing meat together!"

"You!"

Li Xin was furious, "Yang Wei, are you deliberately trying to cross me?!"

"I just can't stand your hypocritical act!"

The two confronted each other, and it looked like they were about to fight.

Inside the Carriage, the vehicle was divided into two factions, the atmosphere was tense.

But no one noticed that Wang Shifu, who had been huddled in the driver's seat, was trembling violently.

His bloodshot eyes were not looking at the chicken leg, nor the black tea, but were fixedly staring at the distorted, Dark Purple Trees outside the Windshield.

"Beep! Beep!"

Wang Shifu suddenly went mad, honking the horn twice.

"All of you, shut up!"

He didn't take anything from either side. Instead, he grabbed the large Wrench behind his back and slowly stood up.

Due to years of driving, Wang Shifu was quite burly. Now, he stood up straight.

Combined with his face, contorted by extreme fear, he exuded a more terrifying sense of pressure than Yang Wei.

"Wang... Wang Shifu?"

Li Xin was startled, his hand holding the chicken leg frozen mid-air.

"What car are you driving? Huh? Tell me where to drive?!"

Wang Shifu's eyes were bloodshot. He pointed at the completely vanished highway outside, roaring hoarsely.

"Can't you see? The road is gone! Mount Tai is gone too! I've been driving for twenty years, and I've never seen such a Ghost Place!"

"I want to go home... My wife and kids are waiting for me to eat dinner at home. What are you brats talking about being an official with me?"

"What are you talking about, brothers?"

Wang Shifu suddenly swung the Wrench, smashing it onto the coin box, sparks flying.

"That voice just now said, 'Survive until tomorrow's Sunrise'... Yes, survive."

"Only by surviving can I go home! Only then can I see my Family, Hahaha!"

He sat on the ground, almost Frenzied, hugging his head and laughing foolishly.

Yang Wei and Li Xin dared not speak, lowering their heads in thought.

Chen Tong, who had walked to the front, helplessly held her forehead, feeling her temples throb.

She knew that her words, as a gentle English Teacher, were no longer effective.

"Really, can't you just calm down..."

Chen Tong sighed and subconsciously glanced back at Jiangnan, who was sitting in the corner of the last row.

That always quiet Boy was still huddled in the corner, holding his schoolbag.

Expressionless, not fighting, not scrambling, and not panicking.

"If only everyone could be like Jiangnan. Although he doesn't speak, he doesn't cause trouble. That would be great."

Chen Tong thought bitterly to herself.

Little did she know.

The obedient Jiangnan, in Chen Tong's eyes, was currently staring at the void, his heart filled with ecstatic joy.

Just now, as the bus completely descended upon the land of this "Barbaric Realm," the progress bar finally reached its end.

[Environment analysis complete.]

[Sign-in System activated!]

[Current location: Twisted Jungle]

[Sign in now?]

Jiangnan did not hesitate, shouting fiercely in his heart:

"Sign in!"

The next second, a pleasant prompt sound echoed in his mind, like heavenly music.

[Ding! Sign-in successful!]

[Congratulations to Host, you have obtained A-Class Word Spirit "Bullet"!]

As the prompt sound fell, a warm current instantly surged through Jiangnan's entire body.

A detailed piece of information appeared on the light screen.

[Word Spirit · Bullet (A-Class)]

Effect: Compress the power of the Word Spirit to fire a colorless, formless, soundless air bullet that ignores physical defense.

Characteristic: Absolute straight line, unaffected by wind or gravity.

Range: 100 meters.

Consume: Each shot consumes 1 word (current balance: 6666).

Activation method: Raise your hand, make a pistol gesture, aim at the target, and utter the activation word "Bang!".

Jiangnan slowly raised his right hand, using the seat for cover, and gently made a pistol gesture.

He aimed at a crow outside the window, cawing loudly on a branch.

Colorless, formless, soundless.

Ignores defense.

One hundred meter range.

Most importantly...

This thing only needed one word!

To take a person's life!