anovelconsole Chapter 282 doesn't have a single reliable character.
Chapter 282 doesn't have a single reliable character.
The starry sky is dazzling, flowing silently.
Hill maintained a smile on his flawless face.
"You have the privilege of 'choice'."
Chen You's impending outburst of anger stirred up a ripple of... bewilderment.
choose?
What choice?
What did he just go through?
A poker game where the rules are set by others and the cards are entirely up to fate, ended with the player losing everything except for a broken stone that could be used to "get away with it."
Now you're telling me I have a choice?
The volcano in Chen You's eyes gradually died down, replaced by a deathly stillness like a black hole.
Hill maintained his smile, seemingly patiently awaiting his question.
"So..." Chen You finally spoke, "You mean, I chose that trial myself?"
"Of course not," Hill replied quickly.
She straightened up slightly, and starlight wove a huge data network behind her.
"The content library of the Trial of Destiny is vast. When an ordinary adventurer enters, the system will randomly match one item."
"The 'Asking the Heavens Card' you experienced before is just one of them."
"And you, as a esteemed VIP member," Hill's voice carried a perfectly measured hint of pride, "have the privilege of bypassing the 'random' step."
With a gentle wave of her hand, countless points of light converged in the starry sky in front of them, forming a huge, semi-transparent list.
The dense text scrolled down like a waterfall.
【Trial of Destiny: The Chess Game of the Gods】
【Trial of Destiny - Ode to the Demon God】
【Trial of Destiny: Ninefold Refinement of the Heart】
……
Each name exudes an epic, grand, and utterly ridiculous aura.
"You can select any item from the complete content library as your trial content before entering the trial."
Hill's voice was ethereal and alluring. "That's the privilege of 'choice'."
The air fell into a deathly silence once again.
Chen You looked at the still-scrolling list, then at Hill with her perfect smile, and an unprecedented feeling of exhaustion welled up inside him.
He suddenly didn't know whether he should be angry at himself or at Hill.
He felt like he had climbed ninety-nine flights of stairs and was about to collapse from exhaustion when he discovered there was an elevator next to him.
"You..." Chen You opened his mouth, but all his words were condensed into a question that came from the depths of his soul.
"Why didn't you say so earlier?!"
These three words were practically squeezed out from between his teeth.
Hill's smile finally changed slightly, and a hint of genuine confusion flashed in his star-like eyes.
"But you didn't ask."
"..."
Chen You, KO.
He completely lost his temper.
Yes, he didn't ask.
He stormed in and started demanding an explanation, never imagining that this trial had a VIP exclusive passage.
He was too honest and subconsciously went to work hard on his own.
Ultimately, it comes down to my own lack of awareness.
Why risk your life if you can solve a problem with money?
"Heh." Chen You chuckled self-deprecatingly, all the murderous aura around him dissipating completely in that instant.
He rubbed his temples, feeling even more tired than if he had been grinding through dungeons for three days straight.
"Okay, I understand." He waved his hand.
If any new features are added in the future, he will have to come to the Supreme Building as soon as possible to see if there are any backdoors.
"So, tell me, how much does this 'customized service' cost?"
"It is my pleasure to serve you." Hill gave another perfect curtsy. "The customized Trial of Destiny service costs 1000 gold coins per session."
"One thousand?!" Chen You frowned slightly, but didn't show too much surprise.
"Money is not the issue, but you have to let me know if it's worth it."
"Dear VIP member," Hill said in his usual gentle tone.
"One thousand gold coins eliminate all uncertainty for you, ensuring you can enter the trial that best suits you and strive for the reward you desire most."
"From the perspective of time cost and opportunity cost, this is undoubtedly the most cost-effective option."
Chen You chuckled, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
"What I mean is, are there any custom-made trials that you can complete while lying down?"
Deep in the starry sky, Hill seemed to hear a joke.
She spoke the coldest words in the gentlest tone.
"Dear member, the core of the Trial of Destiny lies in the word 'trial,' which aims to test the adventurer's character, wisdom, and courage."
Her gaze was clear, reflecting Chen You's face, which was gradually stiffening.
"If you can pass it while lying down, that's not a trial, that's a freebie."
The implication is: You're dreaming.
Chen You felt a lump in his throat. What a load of rubbish about temperament, wisdom, and courage!
He would have believed it if he hadn't just experienced a sure-fire losing bet!
Count the birds, count the birds.
It's not worth getting angry with an AI.
"Okay, I understand." Chen You waved his hand, displaying a rather authoritative attitude, "Bring up the list, I'll choose myself."
Hill waved her hand gracefully, and the semi-transparent, cascading list reappeared before them.
【Trial of Destiny - The Chess Game of the Gods】: Play against an ancient god of wisdom; one wrong move and you're doomed.
【Trial of Destiny - Elegy of the Demon God】: Hold fast to your true self for one hour amidst the seductive music of the demon god; if your defenses crumble, your soul will perish.
【Trial of Destiny - Ninefold Refinement of the Heart】: Experience nine layers of mortal illusion, and see through love, hatred, infatuation, and resentment...
【Trial of Destiny - Hundred Lifetimes】: Randomly enter one of a hundred lifetimes and experience birth, aging, sickness and death.
Chen You's eyelids twitched as he read it.
Good grief, every single name exudes a dreaded "once you're in, you're not coming out" vibe.
It tests wisdom, tests character, and involves experiencing the cycle of reincarnation.
He's a down-to-earth person who just wants to grind monsters and level up; why would he have time to play these fancy games with the system?
He quickly scrolled down the list, ignoring all the seemingly profound options, and fixed his gaze on a name with a completely different style.
[Trial of Destiny - Body Forged in a Hundred Battles]
The description is exceptionally concise: Defeat one hundred waves of enemies in the trial arena.
"This is it." Chen You pointed to the line of text, making a firm decision.
This is the field he is familiar with.
No thrills, no philosophical musings, just get it done!
No matter what kind of demons or monsters you are, a hundred waves is nothing. With his current attack power, it's a piece of cake.
"Are you sure?" Hill's gaze fell on the option, her tone carrying a subtle hint.
"【Body of a Hundred Battles】is a pure test of combat skills, and the process may be rather... tedious."
"Boring? I like boredom." Chen You smirked. "I'd rather be bored forever than be played like a fool by the dealer."
He gave Hill a meaningful glance.
Hill nodded in understanding: "As you wish. Customizing the [Trial of Destiny - Body of a Hundred Battles] requires a service fee of 1000 gold coins. Would you like to confirm payment?"
"confirm."
[System notification: You have spent 1000 gold coins.]
[System Notification: Your [Heavenly Mandate Emblem (Divine Gold)] has been consumed.]
[System Notification: You have obtained the [Heavenly Mandate Emblem (Divine Gold) - Custom Edition (Body of a Hundred Battles)].]
Chen You looked at his backpack and noticed that one of his original Divine Gold-level Destiny Emblems was missing, replaced by a Destiny Emblem with a gear mark.
"I wish you success in your trial." Hill bowed again.
Chen You glanced at Hill. "I hope things go smoothly."
Without much hesitation, he chose to use it.
[System notification: You are about to enter the Divine Gold-level Destiny Trial - Body of a Hundred Battles. Confirm?]
"confirm!"
hum-
The surrounding space twisted and folded again.
After the light and shadow shifted, Chen You looked around.
I couldn't help but curse under my breath.