CHAPTER 362: CHAPTER 362: THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG OF THE GAME SYSTEM’S AMBITION_1

Wang Linchi chose not to stay in the inn. Staying for even one night would mean he had to resolve one Erroneous Sin for the inn.

He wasn’t ready to take action just yet. He wanted to assess the situation, as the gap between a Large Copy and a normal Copy was vast.

It seemed the Game System was creating an entirely new world. By day, it resembled the human realm; by night, it transformed into an Underworld. This new reality was designed to gradually disrupt human norms and perceptions. It aimed to cut off any potential for progress and compel its inhabitants to toil endlessly, thereby generating both Chaos and Order for the Game System’s benefit.

He found a relatively luxurious mansion and settled in.

Since the lavishness of a residence affected the number of Erroneous Sins encountered at night, Players naturally preferred more rundown places. The last thing anyone wanted was to die over some trivial matter in the middle of the night.

The more dilapidated the house, the lower the chances of encountering Erroneous Sins.

However, most new Players were assigned residences by the Game System and had to stay for at least one night before they could move. Besides, there weren’t that many dilapidated houses available.

As for not staying in any building, that was even worse; they would directly encounter hordes of devils cavorting wildly in the night.

Staying in an inn was even less worthwhile. Losing attribute points, with the added probability of losing organs, was worse than simply dying and losing attribute points. If one lost an internal organ or their brain, it was practically no different from death.

"Such a large courtyard, and I’m the only one living here? They could have at least arranged for some Maids or house servants to attend to me. After all, I came here risking my life," Wang Linchi grumbled with some dissatisfaction.

Fortunately, the house wasn’t messy or dirty; it seemed some unseen force was constantly maintaining its cleanliness.

"Still, this place is indeed good. I can just move in without any hassle," Wang Linchi remarked, surveying his surroundings with considerable satisfaction.

He then kicked the Shadow of Gluttony. "Are there any of your old contacts nearby? See if you can trick them over here."

The Shadow of Gluttony had once been a boss in this Large Copy. Due to his considerable capabilities, after various twists and turns, he was eventually roped in by Wang Linchi to serve as cannon fodder.

"Yes, yes, yes! I’ll get right on it!" The Shadow of Gluttony didn’t dare to resist Wang Linchi, so upon hearing his words, he naturally agreed readily.

As for escaping, the Shadow of Gluttony simply didn’t have the guts.

Not to mention, the Game System was most likely squatting at the Copy’s entrance. They were neither Players nor bosses and lacked legitimate access. If they were to exit, they would inevitably run straight into It. Wang Linchi, with his formidable strength, had nothing to fear, but the Shadow of Gluttony certainly did.

Watching the Shadow of Gluttony scramble away, Wang Linchi mused that its situation was definitely not as it appeared on the surface.

He claimed to have once been a boss in this Large Copy, which raised another question: how did he leave?

Firstly, it was absolutely impossible for the Game System to have taken him away, because the Game System only left a framework in the Large Copy and lacked the corresponding ability to interfere.

That left only one other possibility.

Back then, he had relied on his own abilities to successfully escape this Large Copy, and had even fled from multiple Copies. However, he was rather unlucky; after escaping, the Game System caught him and threw him back into a Copy.

Perhaps even the appearance of Erroneous Sins possessing self-awareness within the Large Copy was related to the Shadow of Gluttony.

Therefore, the Shadow of Gluttony was definitely hiding some kind of secret. This secret might be something even he himself wasn’t aware of. Otherwise, after Wang Linchi had tormented him for so long, some clues should have surfaced. Yet, nothing had, which inevitably made Wang Linchi suspicious.

Wang Linchi scanned the entire mansion. Many Erroneous Sins lay dormant within, all motionless. To Wang Linchi, it felt as if they had crashed.

The mechanisms of a Large Copy are truly unusual. Wang Linchi soon figured out why this group of Erroneous Sins had crashed.

A derivative of Abyss Matrix Technology? These three technologies can only be utilized by beings of high strength. Someone like me can’t even gather the required materials.

However, it also indirectly confirms that the Game System can now manufacture corresponding Erroneous Sins itself and, to a certain degree, control them.

After some research, Wang Linchi understood it as well. Overall, it wasn’t very difficult for the Game System to implement, but for Wang Linchi, success was virtually impossible.

A small shop at a village entrance would find it hard to get a loan from a bank, but a large corporation, using leverage, could secure trillions in funding with just a little capital.

He found a comfortable spot, lay down, and continued studying the World Nucleus Prototype. He also glanced at his own attributes; recently, his strength had been increasing more and more rapidly.

If everything goes smoothly, devouring all the Erroneous Sins in this Large Copy should allow me to complete the First Revolution Golden Core of the Secret Silver Level.

Wang Linchi estimated his progress and felt it was more or less accurate.

I estimate that the second Large Copy will allow me to jump to the Third Transformation, and the third Large Copy will make reaching the sixth transformation no problem.

As for the remaining seventh, eighth, and ninth transformations? Those wouldn’t even be necessary. If he relied on himself, he could achieve them by just going AFK for two days.

Regarding the subsequent limit, Wang Linchi planned to target the asylum where the Shadow of Gluttony originated. The director there was incredibly formidable, possibly even at the Mythology Level. Coupled with a potential full roster of Epic Level beings, if he devoured them all, he wouldn’t be far from his Mental Limit. If there was still a gap, he could bridge it with Experience Value from his game character.

What troubled Wang Linchi was whether he had enough time. After all, he only had one month. When Ye Tian emerged from his seclusion and began fighting the Game System, Wang Linchi would be out of time.

He might even have to flee directly.

Time flew by while he was studying the World Nucleus Prototype. By the time Wang Linchi snapped back to reality, it was already night.

Naturally, he was extremely focused on this task and didn’t need to worry about danger. The Thought Field, Heart Light Shield, and Soul Shield weren’t just for decoration, not to mention the Saint Master was also present.

Interesting. The structure of the Copy’s barrier looks a bit like a simplified version of the World Nucleus Prototype. Wang Linchi thought, comparing the data in his hands.

Perfect. I can use this to enhance the Saint Master’s Protection Seal.

It can also be confirmed now that the Game System might possess something similar.

I must find an opportunity to snatch it!

Wang Linchi was very straightforward. If he wanted something, he simply wanted it. He wouldn’t deceive himself by first belittling his target, then casting himself in a righteous light to deem the other party unworthy. However, when it actually came to snatching something, he would indeed twist right and wrong and adopt the moral high ground. This tactic was solely to muddle his opponent’s thoughts, making it easier for him to seize his prize.

Damn it! The Shadow of Gluttony has been gone for so long. It hasn’t run off, has it? Wang Linchi belatedly realized this.

With its guts, it shouldn’t have. If it really went out, without me to cover for it, running head-on into the Game System would probably mean being instantly assimilated.

So, it’s hiding somewhere?

A ferocious look appeared on Wang Linchi’s face. If that was indeed the case, once he caught the Shadow of Gluttony, he’d make sure it experienced the hopeless despair of wishing for death but unable to die.

Suddenly, Wang Linchi heard a sound. GULP.

Clearly, an Erroneous Sin in the mansion had recovered from its crashed state and was now making noise.

He turned his head and saw that his own cabinet was moving.

Perfect. It delivered itself to my door, just in time for me to vent some anger. Wang Linchi’s expression darkened. The thought that the Shadow of Gluttony might have dared to flee made him feel he hadn’t tormented the creature nearly enough.

He rose slowly, walked towards the cabinet, and stood quietly before it.

However, there was no movement from inside. He didn’t know if it was frightened into stillness by his presence or if it was preparing to give him a sudden scare.

Judging from the Shadow of Gluttony’s previous behavior, Erroneous Sins with self-awareness could perceive the predator-like appetite emanating from Wang Linchi. Consequently, they would feel fear and other emotions, making them hesitant to act rashly.

This was probably a drawback of having a brain. A brainless one would have already charged out, providing Wang Linchi with a full meal.

Evolve the world, create living beings...

The Game System is planning to evolve into a creator god, it seems.

Wang Linchi reached out and gently opened the cabinet. A foul stench immediately assaulted his nostrils, and an Erroneous Sin resembling a rotting corpse lunged at him.

The Saint Master materialized and immediately sent it flying with a slap.

Soul Absorption activated. The rotting corpse turned into a desiccated husk, then into a pile of dust.

The reason he had the Saint Master handle it was simple: this time, he truly couldn’t bring himself to eat it. The stench was overwhelming, and its appearance was repulsive; the thought of eating it was too sickening. He would wait until he could swallow such things whole without chewing before attempting to consume food that was so clearly unappetizing in color, aroma, and taste.