Xiao Meng felt as if her CPU was about to overheat.
"What's going on here?" Teacher Lin exclaimed. "Is this a cosplay of Alien? Or a tribute to Saw? This plot is more thrilling than a roller coaster!"
Before she could recover from the shock, Lin Xiaoman—now referred to as Teacher Lin—had a look of pain and determination etched across his youthful face. He used his last ounce of strength to hoarsely shout, "Quick! Use the Star Covenant Code to rewrite the Bronze Coffin's..."
However, fate did not grant him the chance to finish his sentence. A shadow flashed by, and several cold Mechanical Tentacles pierced through his body in an instant, mercilessly shredding him into pieces like a meat grinder. Blood splattered everywhere, staining the ground and filling the air with a nauseating metallic scent.
Xiao Meng screamed in terror, nearly fainting. The scene was far too bloody and violent; it was practically rated R!
"Xiao Meng, watch out!" Sunshine swiftly pulled her into his embrace, moving like lightning. His gaze was sharp as he fixed his eyes on the Black-hearted Grandpa standing not far away.
"Grandpa, you..." Xiao Meng's voice trembled, unable to believe what was happening before her eyes.
The Black-hearted Grandpa adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, a glint of cold light flashing behind the lenses. "Xiao Meng, don’t blame your grandpa for being ruthless. Necessary sacrifices are unavoidable for the sake of a great cause."
As he spoke, he raised his hand, and several Mechanical Tentacles reached out again, aiming directly at Xiao Meng.
"To harm Xiao Meng, you'll have to get through me first!" Sunshine roared, positioning himself protectively in front of her. His gaze was resolute, exuding a powerful aura.
He tightly grasped Xiao Meng's hand and whispered, "Xiao Meng, trust me. Only your blood can awaken the backlash of the contract!"
Before Xiao Meng could react, Sunshine suddenly used his sharp nails to slice open her palm. Bright red blood gushed out instantly, releasing a faint fragrance.
"You..." Xiao Meng gasped in pain, but before she could say anything further, Sunshine pressed her palm against the Bronze Coffin. The ancient Witch Script began to glow brilliantly under the infusion of her blood. A mysterious power surged from Xiao Meng's body and flowed into the Bronze Coffin.
Meanwhile, Sunshine cut open her palm, letting her blood drip onto the coffin.
Both of them coughed out a mouthful of Xing Sha.
Xing Sha flickered in the air with a faint glow, like tiny stars—beautiful yet dangerous.
Suddenly, the Bronze Coffin shook violently, and the lid slowly opened, releasing a blinding beam of light.
Immediately, a strange scene projected into the air.
It was an ancient sacrificial ceremony.
Three thousand years ago, a group of uniquely dressed shamans surrounded a massive altar, chanting ancient incantations.
On the altar lay a gigantic Bronze Star Disk, emanating a mysterious light.
Xiao Meng felt her mind go blank as countless unfamiliar Memory Fragments flooded her consciousness.
She saw herself dressed in splendid shaman attire, standing atop the altar, holding a staff and chanting spells.
Those were memories from her past life!
At that moment, Mu Yun's figure suddenly appeared in the scene.
He wore a white Long Robe and had a serious expression; in his hand was an exquisite Bronze Star Disk as he attempted to halt the ritual.
"The true Golden Finger is Old Grandpa Plugin's..." Mu Yun's voice echoed in the air, tinged with urgency.
His Witch Script suddenly materialized into a physical form, breaking free from its restraints and flying toward the hourglass, aiming to smash it.
However, before he could reach the hourglass, a rift in time and space suddenly appeared and tore his body into pieces in an instant.
"Mu Yun!" Xiao Meng exclaimed, tears streaming down her face.
At the moment Mu Yun's body was shredded, he used his last ounce of strength to conjure several distorted Witch Scripts.
Those lines of Witch Script slowly drifted toward Xiao Meng and ultimately merged into her body.
Trust in Qingmei.
A wave of dizziness washed over her as Xiao Meng felt her consciousness growing increasingly blurry.
She vaguely saw that the hourglass in her hand had stopped turning.
The golden grains of sand froze in mid-air like shining stars.
At the bottom of the hourglass, a blurred figure gradually emerged.
It was the face of a young man with delicate features and a hint of melancholy between his brows.
This face was not unfamiliar to Xiao Meng.
"Long time no see..." the man said softly, a gentle smile curving his lips.
"You are..." Xiao Meng murmured to herself, her voice trembling.
"Does it matter who I am?" The man blinked, his smile growing brighter.
"What matters is..."
He reached out, gently caressing Xiao Meng's cheek.
"The path ahead is yours to walk alone."
Xiao Meng froze, staring blankly at the man before her, her mind a complete blank.
What was happening?
Old Grandpa Plugin...
Mu Yun...
What connection did they share?
Before she could grasp the situation, the man's figure suddenly became blurry and eventually vanished.
The hourglass returned to stillness.
Everything felt as if it had never happened.
Yet, Xiao Meng's heart was filled with confusion.
She felt she had overlooked something important.
"Xiao Meng, are you okay?" Sunshine asked with concern, his voice breaking through her thoughts.
Xiao Meng shook her head, trying to calm herself.
"I'm fine," she whispered, though her gaze remained lost.
Sunshine said nothing more, simply holding her hand tightly.
They stood there in silence, the atmosphere heavy.
Suddenly, Black-hearted Grandpa broke the silence.
"It seems you have completed the contract ritual," he said slowly, his tone calm and devoid of emotion.
"However, it means nothing." He let out a cold laugh.
"You think this will stop me? How naive!"
With that, he raised his hand and snapped his fingers.
In an instant, the entire room shook violently.
The walls began to crack, the floor started to collapse, and the lights on the ceiling flickered erratically.
"The game has just begun..." The voice of the Black-hearted Grandpa echoed through the chaos, sending chills down people's spines.
What did he intend to do?
Xiao Meng's heart was filled with unease. She had no idea what would happen next, but she knew she had to be prepared. A larger conspiracy was waiting for her, and she had to stop it.
"Xiao Meng, let's go!" Sunshine grabbed Xiao Meng's hand and ran toward the door. Just as they were about to leave the room, Xiao Meng suddenly stopped in her tracks.
She turned around and looked at the Black-hearted Grandpa standing still. "Grandpa, who are you really?" she asked, her voice calm and firm.
The Black-hearted Grandpa did not answer; he simply smiled faintly. "Does it matter who I am?" he countered, his tone laced with amusement. "What matters is that you will soon find out."
As he spoke, he slowly raised his hand and pointed at Xiao Meng. "Remember, Xiao Meng, I have always been by your side..."
Before his words could finish, the entire room collapsed.
Xiao Meng's eyes widened, her mouth agape as if she could fit an ostrich egg inside. The plot twist was faster than a dance change by a square-dancing aunt! The "Old Grandpa Plugin" before her was actually the reincarnation of Mu Yun? The amount of information was overwhelming; she felt like her brain was about to crash—blue screen warning!
At the same time, the mechanical body of the Black-hearted Grandpa emitted a series of clicking sounds, as if possessed by Transformers. Parts twisted and reassembled until it transformed into a massive Bronze Coffin!
The visual impact was more shocking than a 3D movie! The surface of the coffin was covered in intricate Witch Script, glowing with an eerie green light that made one feel uneasy, like stumbling upon a ghost story in the dead of night.
Even more terrifying was the pattern that appeared on the coffin lid—an image of her and Sunshine entwined in chains. The chains shimmered with a strange light, reminiscent of some bondage play from certain games, sending shivers down Xiao Meng's spine.
What kind of contract was this? It felt like stepping into a cult! Just when Xiao Meng thought she might be scared out of her wits by this bizarre scene, a Mechanical Puppet suddenly emerged from the crack in the coffin.
The puppet looked exactly like her Childhood Sweetheart, but its eyes were hollow, and its movements were stiff, resembling a poorly made robotic imitation. The Mechanical Qingmei held a tattered page from an ancient book, roughly shoving it into Xiao Meng's mouth while muttering, "You must eat the Xing Sha to..."
This sudden action startled Xiao Meng, and she instinctively tried to spit it out. However, the page dissolved upon contact, like cotton candy, carrying a strange metallic taste that was slightly sweet, reminiscent of the latest invention in the realm of dark cuisine.
Before she could process what was happening, the Bronze Coffin slammed shut with a thunderous sound, shaking the entire space as if a small earthquake had occurred. Inside the coffin was pitch black; she felt as if she had been buried alive, terror washing over her like a tidal wave.
Even more bizarrely, the hourglass that had originally emitted a golden glow suddenly changed color to blood red, looking as sinister as a prop from a horror film. Blood-red numbers began to appear on the surface of the hourglass, constantly flickering like a countdown, corresponding to the faces of all the children present at the parent-teacher meeting. The scene was more intense than any exam countdown!
Xiao Meng's heart raced wildly, pounding as if it would leap out of her throat. She felt like she had fallen into a trap set by a hunter who was slowly closing in on her, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment.
"Sunshine..." Xiao Meng called out in the darkness, her voice trembling with despair. Yet all that responded was the echo within the coffin and the relentless flickering of the blood-red numbers, striking her nerves like a death knell.
"What is happening..." Xiao Meng murmured to herself, her voice barely audible. Suddenly, a series of cracking sounds echoed from within the coffin, as if something were breaking.
"Oh no!" A wave of intense unease surged through her. "Sunshine, where are you..." She called out again, fear and helplessness lacing her words.
"I... am here..." A faint voice came from the other end of the coffin, weak and tinged with pain.
"Sunshine!" A spark of hope ignited in Xiao Meng's heart as she hurriedly reached toward the direction of the voice.
"Xiao Meng, don't come over..." Sunshine's voice came again, filled with urgency and warning.
"Why?" Xiao Meng asked in confusion.
"This... is very dangerous..." Sunshine's voice grew weaker, as if it might vanish at any moment.
"Don't be afraid; I'm coming!" Xiao Meng recklessly ran toward the sound. She felt she had to find Sunshine; only by being together could they overcome any obstacle.
"Xiao Meng, run away..." Sunshine's voice echoed once more, filled with despair and helplessness.
"No! I won't leave you behind..." Xiao Meng declared resolutely.
Just then, a blinding white light suddenly illuminated the inside of the coffin...
"Ah..." Xiao Meng screamed as her voice abruptly cut off.
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