Chapter 401: The Time Loop Space

【Time Loopers, welcome to the Time Loop Space】

The space twisted violently; under a blazing light, in the blink of an eye, they arrived at an endless, boundless expanse, where a central screen displayed unfamiliar symbols.

Simultaneously, a silver-white wristwatch appeared on each of the four individuals' wrists, though the screen showed no time.

Shi Hao's eyes narrowed—he could detect not the slightest hint of when the opponent had moved.

【Highest-rated Demon Livestream Instance: Tianhai High School; Demon Livestream Platform No. 72 breached. As your team's location has been designated part of the Time Loop Space, the reward has been changed to Time Loop Points and one A-rank Time Loop Medal.】

【As a special guest, you have additionally earned one A-rank Time Loop Medal.】

"Fuck." Su Lin rarely swore—unless he couldn't help it.

Did we just skid off course and end up in the wrong theater? We did a drift straight through the sewer and smashed through the dimensional wall.

What the hell was that game invitation? Does your party zone include the Time Loop Space?

【Special Invitation Effect Activated: Your team will receive bonus rewards upon completion of Time Loop missions, at the cost of all mission difficulties increased by two levels, and your team marked as the highest-bounty target in all team instances!】

When the screen vanished, a crimson-gold envelope drifted slowly from the sky, landing precisely in Su Lin's hand, sealed with a drop of pure gold wax bearing a pattern of rhombuses and peculiar characters.

"..."

Su Lin opened the letter and saw it read:

【To the Extradimensional Stronghold:

If you can read this letter, it means you have the qualification to stay. Congratulations—you have proven your worth and officially entered our boundless world, pastured within the Abyss. We have prepared countless cities, nations, planets, even entire universes as your stage. Don't be polite—only by greedily seizing everything in this game can you achieve ultimate self-evolution.

We look forward to your swift arrival on the stage watched by our Demon Gods, making this game even more entertaining.

Of course, I am merciful—you may return now to your hopeless, worm-nest world and become a village chief, cowering from the outside while ruling your... swarm. —Chaos Demon God Maye Nasulun】

Bold.

"Who the hell wants to stick around and put on a fucking variety show for you?" Su Lin's lip twitched: "I was lying flat and doing nothing—why the hell did I become a Time Looper?!"

Whether it's the Master God Space or the Time Loop Space, whatever it's called—it's probably not good, and these two things are nearly identical.

"Master God, exchange!" Li Huowang shouted.

Su Lin and the others stared at Li Huowang in surprise.

Li Huowang smiled sheepishly. "I've seen similar videos—I think you shout it like this?"

As he finished speaking, a pitch-black sphere rose from the ground like a black hole, devouring all surrounding light.

"Damn, the big glowing ball turned into a big black dude..." Su Lin was speechless—was this even a pirated version?

A voice echoed through the space:

"I am the Time Loop Space. Many who arrive here call me Master God—so these terms trigger my response."

"You are the team that entered via the 72nd Demon God-level Invitation. Current permissions: Unlimited team space; Time Loop Wristwatch that can be freely worn or removed and customized in form; one free team rename; one free opportunity to exit the Time Loop Space."

"The exit opportunity will expire when your team begins its second mission."

In a way, this invitation's value was quite high—it came with so many privileges.

Su Lin turned to Han Li. "Liu Li Ge, what do you think?"

"Ask me? Heh." Han Li gave a helpless smile. "You're hoping I'll run, aren't you? If I were to say, as long as there's no immediate danger, we might as well explore a bit."

Unintentionally, the question was tossed back to Su Lin.

Han Li's meaning was clear: after all, they had been dragged into this place via Su Lin's item. If there was danger, they shouldn't proceed—but whether it was dangerous or not, whether to explore or not—that wasn't his question to answer.

"Hmm. My suggestion is caution."

"Big Brother Su Lin, look at the exchange list!"

Hearing this, Su Lin turned his gaze to the exchange list Li Huowang pointed to—rows of categories: Witchcraft, Qi Cultivation Methods, Magic, Abilities, Tech Items.

Everything seemed available, but that wasn't surprising—after all, his own system had a similar online mall.

"Big Black Dude, do you have a point-based lottery function?" Su Lin asked.

The voice fell silent for a moment, then replied: "No."

"Weak." Su Lin evaluated.

Still, he spotted some interesting items: 【Death-Seeing Demon Eye】, 【Holy Demon Embryo】, 【Heavenly Mirror】, 【Demon Knight Bloodline】, 【Super Saiyan Bloodline】, 【Excalibur of Victory's Oath】, 【Mark-5 Suitcase Armor】.

If Meng Qi were here, he'd surely remark that the Time Loop Space displayed far more variety than the Lord of the Six Realms ever did.

"Are the items on the exchange list looted from other universes?" Su Lin asked the black sphere.

The Time Loop Space replied: "Most are manufactured by the Time Loop Space; a few limited items are collected from other worlds."

The answer was unclear.

Su Lin didn't dwell on it—he simply scrolled directly to the most expensive items available, numerous and chaotic.

【Position of Demon God】 (7/10): Unique title. Immortal and unchanging across infinite time and space, with boundless energy. Details available after purchase (Price: All your Time Loop Points, 108 SSS-rank Time Loop Medals)

【Immature Natural Universe】 (12/13): A nascent universe incorporated into the Abyss Plane, unknown when it will mature into a complete multiverse. You may use it for many purposes. Details available after purchase (Price: 5 billion Time Loop Points, 50 SSS-rank Time Loop Medals)

【Abyss Emperor's Position】 (1/1): Permission insufficient (Price: 15 billion Time Loop Points, 100 SSS-rank Time Loop Medals)

【Demon God Origin】 (69/72): Permission insufficient (Price: 1 billion Time Loop Points, 9 SSS-rank Time Loop Medals)

【Abyss Heavenly Emperor's Position】 (1/1): Permission insufficient (Price: 10 billion Time Loop Points, 108 SSS-rank Time Loop Medals)

【Abyss Three Pure Ones' Position】 (1/1): Permission insufficient (Price: Unknown)

【Cross of Rebirth (for Corpse Destruction/Soul Destruction/Annihilation)】: 5000 Time Loop Points

【Infinity Ammo Desert Eagle】: No magazine refill needed. 100 Points

【Training Tower Voucher】: A training location outside the normal time flow of the Time Loop Space. 20 Points grants one day (24 hours).

【Qi Cultivation Introductory Method Even a Protozoan Can Learn】: Qi Cultivation Entry (100 Points)

"The prices and items here don't match what I saw in those old novels—haha, maybe we should just leave?" Su Lin said, glancing at Han Li, who had already pulled out a Cross-Dimension Rune.

"I've got a feeling this is an ultra-deep cosmic scheme. Better to avoid getting involved."

Never mind the bizarre top-tier exchange list—this clearly wasn't the old-school version.

"The question is whether we need to exit here in the Reincarnation space?" Han Li nodded in agreement and said:

"Whether exiting here carries hidden risks is also an issue—we must consider possibilities like being marked or left with some imprint."

Munch munch

"Really? Gu Lu, I don't think it's bad here," Shi Hao said while gnawing on a roasted leg, hugging it close: "It's pretty convenient."

"Where did you get this roasted meat?" Su Lin stared at the roasted lamb leg brimming with spiritual energy; from the aroma, it wasn't made by Weigong Shilang—it lacked something.

"I just ordered it here. It's called a delivery feature—3,000 points for a golden lamb leg." Shi Hao swiped his fingers a few times and found an option in the function list: "Delivery fee: 1 point."

Su Lin rummaged through and saw the same function, named "Reincarnation Travelers Online Service Platform."

??

He tapped in again and saw the functions divided into: 【Seamless Delivery (Spirit Food Only)】, 【Online Auction House】, 【Reincarnation Friends】. So up-to-date?

Su Lin tapped into the delivery service Shi Hao had just opened. The first listing, top recommendation: 【Zhongzhou Team's First Deep Affection Roasted Pork Belly】—Greek Golden Lamb Whole Roast, from "Percy Jackson" (Time until merchant enters next mission: 23:50:37).

"..." What the hell.

【Demon Squad's Odd Delicacies Omakase】Closed (Time until merchant enters next mission: 23:50:37)

My eyes are playing tricks. Look again.

【Heavenly God Squad's Energy-Replenishing Orange Juice Special】, 【India Squad Spicy Curry & Masala】, 【America Squad Western Plantation Sun Rainbow White Horse Watermelon Juice】 (This vendor received massive complaints), 【Resident Evil Alice's Stocking Tea】 (This vendor received massive fraud complaints), 【Ju Xia Lou】...

"Is this the reincarnation space or a gathering place for the Fourth Catastrophe?" Su Lin asked the reincarnation space: "Are reincarnation travelers this free now? How do you select them? Send a text saying yes or no?"

Reincarnation Space: "Outside missions, the public zone of the reincarnation world allows travelers to act freely. Trade and commerce are also recognized by the reincarnation space as valid paths to strengthening."

You don't feel at all like the oppressive vibe of an infinite stream.

"Exceptions like invitation letters aside, including but not limited to joining through Demon Live Streams, World End, Abyss-Occupied Worlds, absorbing souls from worlds lacking a reincarnation system, or via technological communication methods—anyone who survives can become a reincarnation traveler."

"For example, someone who completes sixty live streams on a Demon Live Stream can apply to enter the reincarnation space. Depending on the difficulty of the entry method, new travelers receive different beginner benefits."

Are you breeding monsters here?!

"This doesn't look like anything good," Su Lin decided to keep his distance from this mysterious, utterly corrupt thing. He walked toward Han Li to discuss whether they should spend all their points before leaving.

Opportunities are opportunities, but staying long-term in this unknown reincarnation space might carry greater risks than rewards.

Li Huowang asked: "If free trade is allowed, Brother Su Lin, can we sell things here too?"

At a time like this, selling stuff... selling things?

Su Lin stopped walking toward Han Li. He stood frozen in place for a full half-minute, then stepped back under the big black orb to examine the exchange list and its prices.

Open a shop. Trade.

Hmm.

Su Lin waved goodbye to Han Li: "Sorry, Liu Li Ge. This place seems perfect for me. Go back first and check if Ye Fan has woken up."

Han Li sighed slightly at Su Lin's sudden change in attitude.

"Now it's three to one," Shi Hao chuckled.

"It's natural for Brother Han to have reservations. Based on current checks, we haven't been marked with any restrictions. Though I dislike this harmful place and its behind-the-scenes power, we might as well study it together."

"The items on the exchange list are pretty impressive, aren't they?"

"If there were any restrictions or markers, we'd have been tagged the moment we entered," Han Li stood with arms crossed, eyes half-lowered, thinking:

"If the Cross-World Line still works, safety would be much higher."

"I've prepared ample resurrection artifacts. But if they all fail... there's still a way."

"Besides, if there truly is danger under these circumstances..."

"Why are you staring at me, Liu Li Ge?" Su Lin rubbed his wrist.

"Nothing," Han Li shook his head. "This is fine, but I suggest first testing the functions the reincarnation space mentioned—and try to see if we can return on our own."

Su Lin nodded and asked the reincarnation space: "Are there restrictions on returning to our original world when not on a mission?"

"No restrictions. You can exchange for a Return Card using reincarnation points—price: 10,000 reincarnation points. Valid until the next mission begins." The voice replied.

"What if I don't return?" Su Lin pressed further.

The voice said: "You will be forcibly teleported into the mission world."

"What if you can't forcibly teleport me?"

"This has never occurred, but the possibility cannot be ruled out. It will be classified as defection: reincarnation traveler status revoked, points confiscated."

"Oh, then no problem."

The group gathered to discuss and decided to test it first. Coincidentally, someone in the group chat had just woken up and was asking where Su Lin and the others were.

Han Li used the Cross-World Line. The blue teleportation gate opened without obstruction. Su Lin walked through, then walked back.

"No issues. Nothing happened."

It seemed the paid Return Card wasn't needed—just wear the wristband for convenient teleportation.

"Want to try bringing others over?" Shi Hao asked.

"There should be official channels. Suddenly appearing unverified people would be problematic," Su Lin pointed to his wristwatch: "Check the exchange list to see if there's an option."

【Mission Prompt: Your team instance will begin in 30 days. Please confirm your squad name (non-repeating).】

Shi Hao perked up: "I'll name it!"

"..." Su Lin interrupted:

"Next time. I'll do it this time."

"How about 'Su Lin's Fan Club'?"

Li Huowang: "..."

Better to call it "Zuo Wang Dao."

"Just kidding," Su Lin shrugged. "Main God Space's Investigative Team stationed in the Reincarnation Space."

【Authentication Approved.】

(End of Chapter)