[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-pain-immunity-worried-the-villains-aren-t-twiste":3,"chapter-pain-immunity-worried-the-villains-aren-t-twiste-pain-immunity-worried-the-villains-aren-t-twiste-chapter-399":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Pain Immunity: Worried the Villains Aren’t Twisted Enough",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},687633,922,"Chapter 399: Stall, Just Keep Stalling! Where Did This Expert Come From?","pain-immunity-worried-the-villains-aren-t-twiste-chapter-399",399,"\u003Cp>In Room 8 at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu Tian faced a black shadowy figure, the two sitting opposite each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party was completely shrouded in black smoke, devoid of any other color except for a large red mouth on its face that remained stretched wide as if smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, it seemed unable to maintain that smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red mouth on its face was tightly shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Antong's guess was correct—this was a Divine Emissary of Despair's Chosen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its purpose was to bring despair, to savor and absorb despair, but now it was feeling slightly despairing itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu Tian was the second \"weakling\" whose location it had confirmed. It came here to harvest points, along with despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the person before it appeared completely composed, showing no panic upon seeing it, instead looking utterly calm and collected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he saw Despair's Chosen before him, he knew he was probably doomed, and almost instantly pulled out his Exit Coin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, due to the nature of the Chosen, he instinctively felt a tinge of despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening his game livestream interface, the Dragon Group's mission instructions were extremely simple:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Stall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stall by any means possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing the barrage of comments flooding the screen, his heart immediately settled somewhat—at least the entire organization was watching, he wasn't fighting alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, as a Dragon Group operative, personal safety was paramount. The Dragon Group would never ask you to sacrifice meaninglessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the Exit Coin was used when necessary, even if all his abilities were lost, there were still benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After submitting the report and going through approval procedures, he would be recognized as having contributed to Wei Country, with lifelong security and living arrangements absolutely guaranteed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, the entire Dragon Group was watching him. As long as he stalled to the best of his ability, he wouldn't even need to write that report himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing didn't matter—consider it early retirement. He wasn't that keen on risking his life daily against a bunch of freaks anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he maintained a peaceful mindset—winning or losing didn't matter, as long as he completed his mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despair's Chosen thought this guy before it was so calm because he assumed \"literary combat\" wasn't dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, before the game began, it deliberately added in a sinister tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Literary combat can also make you despair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu Tian: ......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had nothing to say, simply holding the Exit Coin in his hand, waiting quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether literary or martial combat, theoretically players could negotiate the format—as long as both sides agreed, it could begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But generally, agreements couldn't be reached, so literary combat meant randomly selecting a topic where the opponent must have the ability to complete it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Despair's Chosen's emissary represented the game's rules, it basically won against anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So without much thought, it randomly selected something resembling a Q&A game to start with Jiu Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These questions touched the soul—a unique skill of Despair's Chosen that prevented the other party from lying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All questions were paradoxes or unanswerable dilemmas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like whether an omnipotent God could create a stone too heavy for Himself to lift, or variations of the trolley problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goal wasn't to get answers or debate, but psychological warfare—to see whose mind collapsed first, whose rationality vanished first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem was, Despair's Emissary exploited the game's rules—it only asked questions, never needing to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with despair's power, this quickly shattered the opponent's psyche.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when someone's mind died, they effectively died too, providing ample despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence its initial warning—don't think \"literary combat\" is harmless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh heh, let the game begin,\" Despair's Emissary announced, then started methodically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can an omnipotent God create a stone too heavy for Himself to lift?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Omnipotent, yet unable to lift it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This format of literary combat was new to Jiu Tian, sparking instinctive curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this question, he subconsciously began pondering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This paradox...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment his eyes started glazing over, he violently shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who said anything about actually engaging in literary combat?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't here to debate, and who knew what tricks the game itself had? Why invite trouble?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew himself well—he wasn't \"Sin,\" not one of those top-tier players who could challenge the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His job was to fulfill his role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he slowly spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This God you mention—actually, what is God? This requires dialectical examination. Regarding the term 'God,' what is its background...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despair's Emissary: ?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop! You're digressing. Assuming God is omnipotent, can He create a stone too heavy for Himself to lift?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, that.\" Gradually affected by the power, Jiu Tian's mind began emptying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter, first of all, is quite complex. Simple means not difficult, while complex means difficult. Difficult implies not easy, and not easy means complex...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To maximize stalling, Jiu Tian spoke slowly, endlessly circling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Despair's Emissary was clouding his mind, Jiu Tian found his instinctive rambling surprisingly smooth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed almost reflexive, requiring little thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After fifteen minutes of nonstop talking, Despair's Emissary was the one feeling despair!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had this guy's brain already broken?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should this count as my win?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop, I said stop!\" it hastily interjected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Change topics! What are your thoughts on the trolley problem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thoughts?\" By now Jiu Tian seemed mentally vacant, but clinging to his mission, he kept stalling while gripping the Exit Coin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"State your opinion!\" The emissary grew impatient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, this matter... If you want me to say a few words, then I'll say a few.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which few words should I say? Then I'll say these few...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And which few are these few?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu Tian—an overlooked character even Xie Antong hadn't noticed—had firmly pinned Despair's Emissary here!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this game, top players had their brilliance, but Jiu Tian was giving his all too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Room 3, Xie Antong frowned, sensing something amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was it so quiet? Perfect Life had already lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This lack of reaction puzzled her. Had it gone straight after Sin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But getting stalled elsewhere was impossible... Was there another expert?\u003C\u002Fp>",999,"2026-06-02T09:03:27.234Z",1,"novelbin.me","4e43bd4fe924553504af56442fd305b30d7ff9c142b01e9e901fd3947640d51c","pain-immunity-worried-the-villains-aren-t-twiste-chapter-400","pain-immunity-worried-the-villains-aren-t-twiste-chapter-398",867,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpain-immunity-worried-the-villains-aren-t-twiste-cover.jpg"]