[{"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-613":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},688264,922,"Chapter 616: After Being a Beast for So Long, Being Called a Hero Feels Kinda Strange","pain-immunity-worried-the-villains-aren-t-twiste-chapter-613",613,"\u003Cp>As time passed, the shrinking of the area even began to show a gradually accelerating trend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the Dragon Group's prior preparations and Divine Punishment's advance warning, the actions of the [Apostles] had become somewhat difficult, even to the point of being arduous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had absolutely no idea why there was a spy on their side, or why the Dragon Group personnel were so thoroughly aware of their every move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could even hear the Dragon Group people directly shouting their identities—Apostles!—during their operations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the existence of such a traitor should have been impossible. After all, they were the first batch of personnel for the [Apostles], all having undergone the Game's own soul screening!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This situation truly left them utterly bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in any case, with the other side being prepared, although they did indeed cause considerable chaos, they fell far short of achieving their desired effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, they genuinely ended up acting like a terrorist organization, simply causing trouble everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, among the first few Apostles they had encountered, some were now gradually losing contact, though no one knew what had happened to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ce had transformed into a terrifying harvester. With his current strength, facing these people was more than enough to be described as crushing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he wasn't wearing a mask, no one recognized him. Most of his power came from physical strength, so he appeared quite unremarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the aura emanating from him was extremely terrifying, basically, any Apostle who realized this would soon meet a violent end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every Apostle Lu Ce encountered was essentially fated to be instantly killed. Of course, before being beheaded, he would still interrogate them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, it was mainly to verify if their statements matched the previous person's, confirming that the previous person hadn't lied to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, his questions were all related to \"Divine Punishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, almost every [Apostle] gave strikingly consistent answers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shouldn't the people from Divine Punishment be the same as the Apostles?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, he even tried not taking action himself, merely indicating his Divine Punishment identity, and someone would actually think he was there to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They thought that since he was from Divine Punishment, he must also be one of the Apostles!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consequently, that person's head would fall to the ground in shock, watching as the person they thought was an ally suddenly launched a fatal attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in death, they couldn't imagine that it was someone from Divine Punishment who killed them, and that the exposure of their operation was also masterminded by Divine Punishment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The information Lu Ce obtained was basically consistent with what Xie Antong got in another city, though he didn't have Heaven's Net, let alone that kind of information-linking ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just suddenly felt that this matter was actually quite interesting, giving him such an unexpected surprise even before the Game had officially started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Apostles always believed Divine Punishment was on their side. Even though it had made contact with the authorities, they thought it might be an act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the most interesting thing was that some Dragon Group members also heard the Apostles' claims, yet they didn't suspect Divine Punishment either, still considering it an ally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the intelligence proactively provided by Xie Antong was worth far more than its weight in gold! Who knows how many people it indirectly saved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was just in one city. Information about the [Apostles] could be disseminated nationwide through the same group. They even notified foreign organizations based on friendly principles!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, both the Dragon Group and the Apostles actually believed Divine Punishment was on their side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made the corner of Lu Ce's mouth twitch involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... really know how to play.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, an Apostle on the street violently threw down his earpiece and stomped on it, crushing it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell! Why has everyone stopped talking!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn't much time left before the contraction. He didn't know if this counted as completing the task given by the Game, or if he could get some benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like the results weren't very significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the vigilant Dragon Group personnel ahead and the police escorting the united evacuation of the people, he gritted his teeth in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, you people really deserve to die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since things had come to this, he might as start killing first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The specially-made combat suit on his body instantly crackled with arcs of electricity. He grabbed a nearby car and hurled it towards a group of police officers ahead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon Group personnel were simply insufficient. At this moment, the evacuation and protection of people still relied on these ordinary, generalized forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Recognize it sooner! The Game is your only future!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nationwide selection, real-world gaming—this is your chance, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While diligently brainwashing, he attacked like a madman, making people even more desperate to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gunshot finally rang out. A police officer had fired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bullet tore through the night sky, striking the battle suit of unknown grade with a loud clang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I request backup. There's an Apostle operative here, and there are many civilians.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While firing, the officer pressed the walkie-talkie on his chest, speaking with a grave expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He no longer believed he had any chance of survival, but in the end, he decided to stand his ground until the very last moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No voice came from the other end of the walkie-talkie, but in front of him, the piercing laughter of his opponent rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahaha! Still using this method? Fool! Come on, keep shooting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang! Bang! Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officer didn't speak to him, just kept firing, which only made the Apostle even more satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This feeling of overwhelming ordinary people with power was his favorite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of an empty magazine echoed. The bullets were spent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it my turn now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he grinned maliciously, opening his hand. A rod shimmering with lightning coalesced in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officer remained silent, his eyes as calm as an ancient well. He took a step forward and drew his police baton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other's action surprised the Apostle. Then, that look of overestimating one's ability made him inexplicably furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he felt that astonished gaze seemed to change. It shifted from the previous resolve to die to one of bewilderment, looking beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, he felt a clear breath right by his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whipped his head around and saw a face almost pressed against his!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This hero! His armor is very tough, remember to...\" The officer, unable to care about anything else now, immediately shouted, worried the newcomer might miss the opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his shout stopped abruptly halfway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armor that hadn't shown the slightest effect even after being emptied of a Type 92 pistol's magazine was now grabbed by the shoulder by the newcomer and instantly crushed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a large circular motion, the arm was twisted off, seemingly without any effort!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Lu Ce, busy with his hands, even looked up at the officer. \"What did you call me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where did he come up with that word...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---------------------\u003C\u002Fp>",1187,"2026-06-02T09:03:42.539Z",1,"novelbin.me","de21b2070ddf4e0d879d866f7f92b3de8aa04382811002e7ce0290a1fa65cf2d","pain-immunity-worried-the-villains-aren-t-twiste-chapter-614","pain-immunity-worried-the-villains-aren-t-twiste-chapter-612",867,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpain-immunity-worried-the-villains-aren-t-twiste-cover.jpg"]