Showdown

President Bai's expression turned serious, and she nodded.

"Correct! Chaos was not developed by our company, because no company on Earth could possibly develop this game!"

As though she had seen the obvious suspicion on Mo Chen's face, she did not pause and continued.

"Those ancient runes in the game, as well as commands that belong to no programming language—Earthlings simply cannot master them! So... this game is a relic left behind by some advanced civilization."

The moment Mo Chen heard those words, his pupils constricted sharply, and a powerful shock surged through him.

"How is that possible?!"

President Bai asked in return, "Why is it impossible? Isn't what happened to you something others would consider impossible?"

Mo Chen was dazed for a moment. Then he fixed his eyes on President Bai's pretty face, his voice low and dangerous. "Then prove it to me!"

President Bai said nothing. Raising her hand, she traced a complex rune through the air.

The rune flickered with a dark blue glow, identical to the mysterious runes in Chaos.

"Three years ago, I discovered this while exploring Kunlun Mountain."

With a light tap of her fingertip, the rune transformed into a holographic projection, displaying a metallic structure as tall as a person.

"This is the vessel of Chaos. It does not belong to Earth. Even the name Chaos is merely a disguise I gave it."

Mo Chen's breathing quickened.

Memories of the countless ages he had spent in the game surged madly through his mind.

He had indeed seen these runes more than once in the game.

For a moment, he could not even tell whether President Bai's words were true or false.

"Why did you trap me?"

Anger and confusion threaded through Mo Chen's voice as he stared straight at President Bai, as though