Chapter 2188: Extremely High Mortality Rate
The moment the game panel appeared, Xu Huo immediately noticed the changes in the game rules.
The rules of the Super Instance were different from those of ordinary instances. The first thing that caught his eye was the mortality rate.
[Super Instance: Dimension Train]
[Instance Type: Super Instance]
[Instance Level: Super Level]
[Current Number of Players: 1,200,000]
[Current Number of Survivors: 1,200,000]
[Current Mortality Rate: 0%]
[Instance Clearance Requirement: Arrive at the destination alive.]
[Instance Time Limit: None]
[Special Note: This instance is a Super Instance. Players who have not obtained the Super Instance Authorization will be forcibly teleported out of the instance after entering. Players who have obtained the authorization but are not Ticket Players will be teleported to the Non-Game Area Simulator. Ticket Players will automatically enter the game.]
[Instance Rules:]
[1. The Dimension Train is divided into multiple carriages. Each carriage has different rules. Players must abide by the rules of their respective carriages. Violators will be punished.]
[2. The Dimension Train will stop at various stations. Players can get off the train at the stations, but they must re-board the train within the specified time, otherwise they will be considered eliminated.]
[3. Players can move between carriages, but they must pay the corresponding price.]
[4. The train will encounter various dangers during its journey. Players must protect themselves.]
[5. Players can team up, but the team size cannot exceed five people.]
[6. The instance will randomly release tasks. Completing tasks will earn rewards.]
[7. The instance will not provide any supplies. Players must obtain them on their own.]
[8. The instance will not provide any protection. Players must be responsible for their own safety.]
[9. The instance will not provide any information. Players must explore on their own.]
[10. The instance will not provide any assistance. Players must rely on themselves.]
[11. The instance will not provide any mercy. Players must face death.]
[12. The instance will not provide any hope. Players must create it themselves.]
[13. The instance will not provide any fairness. Players must accept it.]
[14. The instance will not provide any justice. Players must uphold it.]
[15. The instance will not provide any truth. Players must seek it.]
[16. The instance will not provide any meaning. Players must define it.]
[17. The instance will not provide any end. Players must reach it.]
[18. The instance will not provide any beginning. Players must start it.]
[19. The instance will not provide any life. Players must live it.]
[20. The instance will not provide any death. Players must die.]
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The rules were endless, repeating the same phrases over and over, as if the game panel had malfunctioned. But Xu Huo knew that this was the rule of the Super Instance—a rule that made no sense, a rule that was meaningless, a rule that was absurd.
He closed the game panel and looked around.
The carriage he was in was a standard passenger carriage, with rows of seats on both sides and a central aisle. The windows were dark, revealing nothing of the outside world. The carriage was dimly lit, with only a few fluorescent lights on the ceiling providing a faint glow.
There were about thirty players in the carriage, all looking around cautiously, their expressions tense.
Xu Huo quickly scanned the crowd and noticed that most of them were Advanced Players, with a few Super Evolvers mixed in. Their auras were strong, clearly not ordinary people.
"This is the Dimension Train?" a player muttered, his voice trembling slightly. "I've heard of this instance. It's a Super Instance with an extremely high mortality rate."
"Extremely high mortality rate?" another player sneered. "You're being polite. This instance has a near 100% mortality rate. Almost no one who enters comes out alive."
"Then why are we here?" someone asked in panic.
"Because we have no choice," a calm voice replied. "The Super Instance Authorization is forced upon us. If we don't enter, we die. If we do enter, at least there's a chance."
"That's right," another player agreed. "Since we're here, we might as well face it. Worrying won't help."
As they spoke, the train suddenly jolted, and a mechanical voice echoed through the carriage:
[Welcome to the Dimension Train. The train is about to depart. Please fasten your seatbelts and ensure your safety.]
[The train will arrive at the first station in ten minutes. Players can get off the train at the station, but they must re-board within five minutes, or they will be considered eliminated.]
[I wish you all a pleasant journey.]
The voice faded, and the train began to move, slowly at first, then picking up speed. Soon, the train was hurtling forward at an incredible pace, the wind howling outside the windows.
Xu Huo sat in his seat, his eyes closed, sensing the changes around him.
The Dimension Train was indeed a Super Instance, filled with danger at every turn. But for him, danger also meant opportunity. As long as he could survive, he would gain immense rewards.
"Brother, are you alone?" a voice suddenly sounded beside him.
Xu Huo opened his eyes and saw a young man sitting next to him, smiling at him.
The young man looked to be in his twenties, with a baby face and a friendly demeanor. He extended his hand and said, "My name is Sima Xiao'er. Nice to meet you."
Xu Huo glanced at him but didn't shake his hand. "Xu Huo."
"Xu Huo?" Sima Xiao'er repeated, his eyes lighting up. "What a cool name. Brother Xu, are you a Super Evolver too?"
Xu Huo didn't answer, instead asking, "What do you want?"
"I just want to team up," Sima Xiao'er said with a grin. "This instance is too dangerous. It's safer to have a partner. What do you think, Brother Xu?"
Xu Huo looked at him for a moment, then nodded. "Alright."
"Great!" Sima Xiao'er clapped his hands happily. "From now on, we're teammates. We'll take care of each other."
Xu Huo said nothing, just closed his eyes again.
Sima Xiao'er didn't mind his coldness and continued chattering, "Brother Xu, do you know the rules of this instance? I've heard that each carriage has different rules. If we break them, we'll be punished. We need to figure out the rules of this carriage as soon as possible."
Xu Huo opened his eyes and looked around. "The rules of this carriage are simple."
"Oh?" Sima Xiao'er leaned in curiously. "What are they?"
Xu Huo pointed to a line of small text on the wall of the carriage. "Look there."
Sima Xiao'er followed his finger and saw the text:
[Carriage Rule: No loud noises. No running. No fighting. No using abilities. Violators will be punished.]
Sima Xiao'er's expression changed. "No using abilities? That's troublesome."
Xu Huo said calmly, "It's not that troublesome. As long as we don't break the rules, we'll be fine."
"That's true," Sima Xiao'er nodded, but his eyes flickered with unease.
At that moment, the train suddenly braked sharply, and a loud bang came from the front of the carriage. Then, a scream rang out.
"Ah—!"
The players in the carriage immediately became alert, all looking toward the source of the sound.
Soon, a player stumbled out of the front carriage, his face pale, his body covered in blood. He shouted, "Run! There's a monster up ahead! It's killing people!"
The players in the carriage were instantly thrown into chaos. Some wanted to rush forward to see, while others wanted to flee backward.
But at that moment, the mechanical voice sounded again:
[Warning: Player has violated carriage rules. Punishment will be carried out immediately.]
As the voice fell, the player who had rushed out suddenly froze, then his body began to twist and deform, as if being crushed by an invisible force. Soon, he turned into a puddle of flesh and blood, splattering on the ground.
The players were all horrified, their faces turning pale.
Xu Huo's eyes narrowed slightly. "The rules are absolute. Anyone who breaks them will die."
Sima Xiao'er swallowed hard, his voice trembling. "This... this is too terrifying."
Xu Huo said nothing, just silently observed the surroundings.
The Dimension Train was indeed a Super Instance, filled with danger at every turn. But for him, danger also meant opportunity. As long as he could survive, he would gain immense rewards.
"Brother Xu, what should we do now?" Sima Xiao'er asked nervously.
Xu Huo thought for a moment and said, "Wait."
"Wait?" Sima Xiao'er was stunned. "Wait for what?"
"Wait for the train to arrive at the station," Xu Huo said calmly. "Then we'll get off and see the situation."
Sima Xiao'er nodded, not daring to say more.
Time passed minute by minute. Finally, the train slowly stopped, and the mechanical voice sounded again:
[The train has arrived at the first station. Players can get off the train. Please re-board within five minutes, or you will be considered eliminated.]
The players in the carriage looked at each other, none daring to get off first.
Xu Huo stood up and said to Sima Xiao'er, "Let's go."
Sima Xiao'er hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and followed.
The two walked out of the carriage and arrived at the station platform.
The platform was empty, with no one in sight. The surrounding buildings were in ruins, as if they had experienced a great disaster.
Xu Huo looked around and suddenly frowned.
"Brother Xu, what's wrong?" Sima Xiao'er asked nervously.
Xu Huo pointed ahead. "Look there."
Sima Xiao'er looked in the direction he pointed and saw a huge pit in the distance, filled with bones. The bones were densely packed, countless in number.
"This... this is..." Sima Xiao'er's voice trembled.
"A graveyard," Xu Huo said calmly. "A graveyard of players."
Sima Xiao'er's face turned pale. "So many players died here?"
Xu Huo nodded. "The mortality rate of this instance is indeed extremely high."
As they spoke, a rustling sound suddenly came from the pit. Then, countless skeletons crawled out, their empty eye sockets staring at them.
Sima Xiao'er was so scared he almost sat down on the ground. "Brother Xu, what do we do?"
Xu Huo's expression remained calm. "Don't panic. These skeletons are just ordinary monsters. They're not hard to deal with."
As he spoke, he took out a dagger from his item slot and charged forward.
His movements were swift and precise. With a few flashes of the dagger, the skeletons were reduced to a pile of bones.
Sima Xiao'er watched, dumbfounded. "Brother Xu, you're amazing!"
Xu Huo sheathed his dagger and said calmly, "Let's go. The train is about to leave."
Sima Xiao'er quickly followed, his heart full of awe for Xu Huo.
The two quickly returned to the train, and as soon as they boarded, the train started moving again.
Back in the carriage, Sima Xiao'er let out a long breath. "That was close. If we had been a little later, we would have been eliminated."
Xu Huo said nothing, just sat back in his seat and closed his eyes.
Sima Xiao'er looked at him, hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Brother Xu, are you really not afraid?"
Xu Huo opened his eyes and glanced at him. "Afraid? What's there to be afraid of?"
"This instance is so dangerous, with such a high mortality rate," Sima Xiao'er said. "Aren't you afraid of dying?"
Xu Huo was silent for a moment, then said, "Death is nothing to fear. What's fearful is living without meaning."
Sima Xiao'er was stunned, then smiled bitterly. "Brother Xu, you're right."
Xu Huo said no more, just closed his eyes again.
The Dimension Train continued forward, heading into the unknown distance.
And on this train, countless players were fighting for survival, writing their own legends.