Sin Immortal! Bi Fang Sigil!

The selection panel faded away, and a new panel unfolded. Dazzling crimson light gleamed across it, as though myth itself had descended. Streams of red-black radiance coiled around the panel, flowing without end.

"This light is even more dazzling than gold!"

Wu Yu's heart skipped a beat, anticipation rising within him.

He immediately looked down.

"So that's how it is. Black means identity choices that come with curses!"

"A Sin Immortal is an immortal who has fallen into the mortal world. They come with a red talent and an exclusive curse!"

"As for whether red quality is high or low..."

Wu Yu was delighted, and even his confusion and panic lessened considerably.

Strength emboldened the heart.

The instant that brilliant crimson light shone down, Wu Yu no longer worried about the future.

Immortals were humanity's ultimate fantasy since ancient times. Their talent quality was undoubtedly higher than that of the golden "Godspawn"!

"This curse's information is unclear. It seems to be because I have no spiritual root and can't cultivate immortality?"

"All starting conditions may very well have nothing to do with the real world!"

Wu Yu had discovered the crucial point. Whether it was the outdated automatic rifle, Bajiquan, or this seemingly terrifying but actually useless curse, they all revealed one piece of information!

The identity selections of [Nameless Chaos] were not limited to any world. They might even transcend the boundary between fantasy and reality, carrying limitless possibilities.

This was an era after the Great Cataclysm. Even in a small city like River City, one could spend money to buy an "external spiritual root"!

This was also an era where even ordinary people could cultivate immortality. Put on a Life Circlet, implant an external spiritual root, and one could immediately enjoy the cultivation speed of ancient cultivators with heavenly spiritual roots.

Therefore, "violating the heavenly laws" had very little negative effect on Wu Yu!

"I bet right!"

Wu Yu rejoiced inwardly, yet he forcibly suppressed his excitement and discussed matters with the others without changing expression.

Only, while they were talking, he checked his items, as well as his talent and natal sigil.

In his inventory, 100 portions each of spirit wine and food occupied one slot apiece. With a single thought, he could take them out.

Compared with the "spirit stones" and "pills" of other identities, this spirit wine and food seemed rather ordinary.

But Wu Yu was not a greedy person. He had already obtained a red talent; even if the carried items were just a pile of grass, it would do.

"Only... where is the natal sigil I comprehended?"

"[Mountain-Sea Sigil]... the first sigil I comprehended is Bi Fang. Could it be related to the Classic of Mountains and Seas?"

"Ancient myths may very well descend upon reality. This could be a talent that allows one to become myth."

As Wu Yu pondered, he suddenly sensed something.

In the unseen depths,

he seemed to see the depths of his own mind.

A sigil shone there, dazzling and dreamlike.

The sigil outlined the form of a divine bird.

The moment he saw the 'Bi Fang Sigil,' Wu Yu felt as if it were an extension of his own arm. It seemed he could release the sigil's power at any time.

"Sigils... it seems they need a medium. Could they be like the talismans among the Hundred Arts of immortal cultivation?"

"Industrially mass-produced talismans appeared long ago. Talisman masters aren't exactly in demand these days."

"There's an evacuation point at the end of this road. Maybe we can get home within a day!"

"Right. Since it's called the Newcomer Secret Realm, the danger has been greatly reduced. We should be able to evacuate safely!"

"Then it's settled. We'll follow the road!"

At last, everyone had finished discussing.

Inspector Liu spoke, "Everyone, get ready. We're setting out immediately!"

"Sure!"

"We'll listen to Inspector Liu!"

"Sir Liu, you have a handgun. You have to protect us!"

The fat chef and Bai Xiaotian crowded around Inspector Liu, talking nonstop.

Chen Lingling stood off to one side with her head lowered. The blue-haired young man was grinning as he comforted her, spittle flying as he babbled on about something.

At that moment,

the middle-aged woman walked over, her gaze bright as she said, "Young man, my surname is Jin. I want to hire you to protect me in this [Newcomer Secret Realm]. Is that alright?"

"Ten thousand a day... no, one hundred thousand a day!"

Boss Jin gritted his teeth and offered an enticing price.

One hundred thousand yuan was enough to buy an inferior [Nine Dragons' Might] on the market!

"Sorry."

Wu Yu refused decisively, then glanced over there.

Yu Tiezhu was following behind her. He had probably accepted her terms.

"I... fine. If you change your mind, young man, be sure to find me. The price remains the same!"

"If anything happens along the way, as long as you can help me, the reward will be no less than ten thousand yuan!"

Boss Jin narrowed her eyes as she spoke, making a generous promise.

"Certainly."

Wu Yu replied politely, maintaining a faint smile on his face.

Over on the other side,

Inspector Liu spoke with the man in the suit and the blue-haired young man's group for a few moments, then walked toward Wu Yu.

"Young man, may I know your name...?"

He spoke gently, assuring him, "Since we're traveling together, it would be best if we got to know each other! Don't worry, Liu will certainly ensure everyone's safety."

"..."

Wu Yu's eyes flickered. He recalled this ordinary Inspector Liu's name. In the news he had seen on the billboard earlier, there seemed to have been a Captain Liu!

For an ordinary man to capture cultivators and have the entire city notified... his background was surely extremely formidable.

"My name is Wu Tian."

He spoke slowly.

Inspector Liu frowned, then nodded. "Mm. If you discover anything, tell me directly."

"Keep up."

He said nothing more, turned, and led the group onward.

Wu Yu stepped forward, only to see the man named Liu Yu approach and walk at the same pace as him.

"So you weren't scared out of your wits! Kid, you're pretty good."

Liu Yu's face was somewhat pale, and the dark circles beneath his eyes were extremely conspicuous.

"Then I won't trouble Mr. Liu to concern himself with me."

Wu Yu smiled. "We're in this mysterious place, so naturally we need to be careful. If we can't get out, every promise is just bullshit."

"Everyone is different!"

Liu Yu smiled and said, "There's been word lately that the old director of the Inspection Bureau is about to retire, and the next director's surname is Liu!"

"This Captain Liu has really been in the limelight, showing miracles before everyone in the news! His intention to pad his résumé couldn't be more obvious..."

"???" Wu Yu.

"Cunning kid. I hope you don't die too early."

Liu Yu gave a snickering laugh, then quickened his pace and caught up with the others.

"..."

Wu Yu was suspicious, but he was not the sort to press for answers. He simply ignored Liu Yu's probing, picked up a pebble from the ground, and experimented as he walked.

The 'Bi Fang Sigil' existed in the depths of his mind. It might be related to the Classic of Mountains and Seas. As a Divine Ability derived from a red talent, it should possess immense Transcendent power.

Holding the pebble, Wu Yu stirred his mind. Runes outlined themselves across the pebble's rough surface, swiftly taking the form of a divine bird.

The instant the sigil formed, golden light flashed across the stone's surface and vanished.

[Small Pebble]

Type: Miscellaneous.

Quality: None.

Carries: [Bi Fang Sigil].

Description: Stones can explode too, and stones are art too!