Chapter 528: I, the Free Person! How to Break the Stalemate?

Inside the Waiting Room.

Everyone has been gathered here for an hour.

There are still 12 hours until the Passage opens.

Food supplies are ample, and the shower rooms and bunk beds are provided.

The conditions are excellent, with entertainment and fitness facilities fully equipped.

Many people appear busy with their own tasks, but all they think about is the Wish.

"What do you think they'll wish for?"

"I estimate they're most likely to wish to leave the Death Game; who doesn't want freedom?"

"That's wrong; you and I have tasted evolution. Who would gladly return to Blue Star to be a beast of burden? Better to transcend and extend one's lifespan."

"Indeed, the nature of life has changed, and we've tried Gene Modification several times; I think a couple more attempts might extend lifespan by a few hundred years."

"Pure evolution has its limits; if we broaden the scope, wouldn't having infinite Faith Value be better?"

"I say your imagination is lacking; becoming a God to dominate this world would be a one‑time solution—granting endless lifespan and unimaginable power."

People discuss the matter with great enthusiasm, elaborating their views endlessly.

It seems as if they are the players in the Wish Granting Session.

Lin Yang listens nearby, unable to suppress a snort, "A bunch of unsophisticated country bumpkins, acting as if it's real."

"What do you think Su Yang would wish for?" Ximen Zhirou asks.

"He…" Lin Yang says with a confident smile, "A one‑step wish, the most valuable wish."

"For example?"

"That fool just now was right—become a God directly!"

"Is it possible?"

"Most likely not, since the Ascend God plan has just begun; I, being Divinity, cannot grant the final fruit of a Wish."

"But…"

Speaking of that, Lin Yang shakes his head and smiles, "What if Su Yang has a way to exploit a loophole?"

Having witnessed Su Yang's strange Innate Talent, he naturally has absolute confidence in this regard.

A one‑step ascent is not impossible.

At that time, as Dependents they could also reap unimaginable benefits.

As the saying goes, when one attains the Dao, even chickens and dogs ascend to heaven.

"Hope so…" Jiang Chengyu looks toward the main door.

Soon after, Yin Yun and Huang Hua arrive.

Their appearance leaves everyone looking bewildered.

"Who is this guy?"

Huang Hua enters, scans the room, finally landing on Lin Yang, and waves with a smile, "Brother Lin, we finally meet."

"What the hell, seeing a ghost in broad daylight?" Lin Yang jumps in fright, instinctively assuming the guy was a Paper Person.

"Who is this…" Jiang Chengyu asks curiously.

"I am Huang Hua, a Free Person," Huang Hua says with a slight smile.

"What does that mean?" Lin Yang is stunned.

"I belong neither to the Ascend God Seed nor to anyone's Dependents," Yin Yun explains.

"Huh?!" Lin Yang, as if discovering a New Continent, shows a flash of astonishment.

These words instantly stir up a wave of excitement.

"How is the clearance game judged? Does he receive points or Faith Value as a reward?" Yan Ke asks, puzzled.

"Obviously the latter. Though I cannot join the Ascend God plan, the Death Game I must play is no fewer," Huang Hua says.

"So you don't have to worry about Dependents, and all the Faith Value you gain can be used on yourself?" Luo Shuangshuang asks.

"Exactly!" Huang Hua nods.

"This…"

The few glance at each other, their eyes showing both confusion and a hint of conflict.

Is the Free Person's status ultimately good or bad?

Huang Hua reads their thoughts and says slowly, "Strictly speaking, I'm also a player. Because my Wish avoided Execution, I'm now a player drifting at the edge of the rules."

"I cannot Ascend God, nor can I compete for the fruit like you all."

"This is also an experiment; I want to see what the world beyond Deduction looks like."

With that said, everyone instantly understands.

Lin Yang's eyes show admiration, and he clicks his tongue, "I've seen many who gamble with their lives, but I've never seen anyone as reckless as you."

"The prison itself is a competitive game; blindly following the rules only keeps you passive at all times. Better to seize the initiative yourself."

Huang Hua says, with a flash of madness in his brows, "Perhaps I'm naturally unrestrained, love freedom; sticking to conventions isn't my style."

Compared to others, he truly is a 'game player' in the real sense.

A professional gamer, once capable of clearance, always spends effort seeking a Shortcut or a fast way to finish.

Huang Hua sacrifices himself, exploring a mode beyond Cognition.

The sacrifice is Yin Yun's Wish Qualification.

But the reward could be infinite.

This duel with the Divine, now they truly qualify to sit at the table.

"Where's Su Yang? Why hasn't he returned?" Lin Yang asks.

"He…" Huang Hua looked up and said meaningfully, "Still dueling with the Administrator."

Inside the elevator.

Su Yang reviewed every detail of what had just happened.

From the Minotaur's emergence to the end, it took about half an hour in total.

During that time, he witnessed the Resurrection scene and also saw the cheating behavior.

It must be said, this experience unexpectedly gave him a new Luoshi.

"If the Minotaur is Divinity's Dependents, then essentially Divinity is a player who has completed the Ascend God plan," Su Yang thought to himself.

From a macro perspective, tens of thousands of prisons each have a Dependents.

Undoubtedly, Divinity's level of evolution is peerless, having already reached the limit of 'human'.

Since that's the case…

What is the purpose of the mastermind arranging the Death Game?

From the victor's perspective, he is already unrivaled and has seized the supreme throne.

To kidnap an entire world and cultivate the most powerful Gu Worm, is it only to find a companion to talk to?

That is obviously unreasonable.

And the cake is that big; if Su Yang were the ruler, he certainly wouldn't want to share a piece of it.

Someone who can rise from among a hundred billion people must be a peerless ruthless individual.

Aren't they afraid that he would be concerned about his own life?

The best pastime is to fatten the pig, and when he is about to achieve Divine Ascension in one step, slay him with a knife.

Reflecting on this, Su Yang sighed, "The mysterious person was right; this is a scam."

How to break the deadlock?

He can't think of a way for now.

Now he is constrained everywhere, even personal freedom cannot be guaranteed.

It's as if a giant hand behind them constantly pushes them forward.

Lost in thought, Su Yang has already arrived at the Waiting Room entrance.

He glanced at the noisy crowd inside, pushed the door open, and entered.

His voice attracted many gazes; the crowd suddenly turned, their eyes flashing with varied colors.

"Su Yang is back…"

A pair of Red Gemstone‑like splendid eyes swept over, and the indifferent face exerted great pressure on the people.

It was as if facing a king who ruled the world.