[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-gods-foolish-game":3,"chapter-the-gods-foolish-game-the-gods-foolish-game-chapter-54":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Gods' Foolish Game",{"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},2361182,4617,"Chapter 54: This Place Forbids Infighting!","the-gods-foolish-game-chapter-54",54,"\u003Cp>This place forbids infighting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Shi guessed the person who invited him was the killer because, the instant he touched the servant’s chest, he felt clearly that it was a flesh puppet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This puppet’s ability to mimic reality was extremely powerful; perhaps anyone else would have seen nothing amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Cheng Shi was different—he had touched too many people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, that sounds awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, he understood flesh well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That still doesn’t sound quite right...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever, that’s the gist—those who know, know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a doctor with experience touching breasts, the moment his fingertips made contact, he could sense the direction of muscles and fascia, and the pressure of qi and blood within the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this servant was clearly nothing like a real human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it wasn’t some boss sending him to deliver medicine—it was the true killer, controlling this puppet, extending an invitation to Cheng Shi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why, Cheng Shi couldn’t figure it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He avoided the night owls and patrolling servants, slipping soundlessly to the closed bar, then, following the note’s description, turned a vacant bottle beneath the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the bottle rotated, the ground beneath Cheng Shi’s feet suddenly softened and grew sticky, swallowing him whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Shi’s expression froze—he had no time to struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the “Bard” room on the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Qiyu stepped to the center of the room and stood still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After preparing some ritual he hadn’t explained, he extended his hand toward Fang Shiqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shiqing blinked, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Qiyu chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’s your ticket?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“??”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you really doing this now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shiqing gave him a deadpan look, then pulled out the ticket stub and handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Qiyu smiled broadly, crushed the ticket, and scattered the fragments onto the ritual array beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no other way—it’s the only method to enter your memory. Travel isn’t free; only when a traveler willingly joins can a Memory Traveler bring them in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, the journey begins, Fang Shiqing—watch closely!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, a torrent of deep blue light erupted from the array beneath his feet, turning the entire room into an ocean of blue radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whispering sounds, as solid as physical things, drifted through the air; rippling, water-like scenes rolled before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shiqing felt a freezing tidal wave swallow his consciousness, instantly dragging his vision into darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he not been certain Du Qiyu meant no harm, he would never have dared release his awareness to cooperate like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he opened his eyes again, everything around him was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle breeze brushed his skin; the view was bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floor-to-ceiling windows stood wide open, sunlight streaming in golden threads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was clearly not the dead of night—under the Memory Traveler’s guidance, Fang Shiqing had returned to...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The past!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This... is Reenactment of the Past!?” His face was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Correct. This is Reenactment of the Past.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reenactment of the Past—a Tier-SS talent of 【Memory】—the ultimate blessing every 【Memory】 believer craved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could fully manifest a buried memory from the past, as if an AR film, for travelers to witness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a Memory Traveler possessing this talent could be called top-tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You... rolled this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a talent countless high-end players begged for—obtaining this blessing came at a great cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shiqing had heard that a 【Memory】 believer ranked in the top ten of the Ascension Ladder died outright during the trial to petition for this talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Qiyu smiled and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impossible. I just happened to find one of His 【Chronicle Notes】—it allows three uses of Reenactment of the Past, and this is already the second.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happened to find?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps this was the blessing Du Qiyu had traded his own memories for?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shiqing felt a wave of relief—he knew this made sense. This talent was so overpowering that anyone hearing someone had obtained it would find it unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instantly, he felt a pang of regret—someone as good as Du Qiyu deserved more luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too bad fate never favored the good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, what now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Fang Shiqing asked, he heard a shout from downstairs:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Execution Order of the Law Enforcement Bureau: ...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that’s it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Qiyu had brought him back to the very moment the Grand Tribunal sealed the inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the puppet bard was not in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But according to the memory’s progression, 【When Fear Arrives】 would appear here shortly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant—right now, in this unnoticed moment—the semi-divine artifact might be right here!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clue had appeared before him, folded through time and space!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shiqing couldn’t help murmuring:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, 【Existence】 and 【Void】 are the origin of all mystery.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Qiyu smiled but said nothing, swiftly searching the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shiqing didn’t help—he merely softly chanted a few ballads, severing this space from the outside to ensure no one would interrupt them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was so cautious because soon, the 【Silent】 believer living within this memory might arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Fang Shiqing finished, Du Qiyu whispered excitedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【When Fear Arrives】 lay beneath the pillow—the killer never intended to hide it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why place it so openly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Fang Shiqing felt the same doubt as Cheng Shi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But time allowed no further thought—just as he stepped forward to examine the dagger’s power, footsteps rustled outside the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ascetic had arrived!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged glances, seeing mutual concern; they rushed toward the semi-divine artifact, hoping to steal it and escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the instant Du Qiyu touched the artifact, a tremendous force of resistance surged from the dagger—he stumbled backward, crashing onto the bed with a loud “thud.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ascetic outside froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected someone to move faster—but regardless, this dagger was deeply tied to the trial’s clue; he couldn’t abandon it. He channeled all his strength and charged straight for the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was sealed by 【Order】’s decree, unbreakable—the door merely trembled, unshattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But nothing could stop a warrior—he clenched his fists, muscles and veins bulging like coiled dragons across his body, then drove his bloodshot, hardened fists straight into the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom!” The door shattered, the frame reduced to dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shiqing didn’t bother helping Du Qiyu—he immediately raised his arms to block the ascetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shh! It’s us!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the ascetic saw Fang Shiqing, his movements didn’t stop—he slammed a Silence Domain over both their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His crimson, cold eyes made it clear—he no longer saw them as allies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fuck, he’s insane!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Qiyu, still lying on the bed, didn’t even rise—he reached out and gently flicked his fingers toward the ascetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of 【Memory】 power washed through the ascetic’s mind—“Fang Shiqing and Du Qiyu are my teammates”—this memory flashed wildly in his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even so, the ascetic didn’t stop—he flashed to the bedside, grabbed Du Qiyu’s leg, and hurled him backward, while his other hand shot toward the dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shiqing’s anger flared—he slammed his palm into the ascetic’s arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place forbids infighting!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant the decree was issued, the ascetic’s grip on Du Qiyu released—Du Qiyu, thrown by inertia, flew out the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, fine, you want to play like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled twice, then crouched to steady himself, before reaching out again toward the ascetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fist tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold, blue divine power surged from his body—and instantly appeared on the ascetic’s body too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you want to play, I’ll play with you!”\u003C\u002Fp>",1236,"2026-06-21T06:05:06.137Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","7cc24d9950ff6f2fa7a3b3c12ff07a30e0e9bcc34774201076bdd7d5d3a19a64","the-gods-foolish-game-chapter-55","the-gods-foolish-game-chapter-53",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-gods-foolish-game-cover.jpg"]