Online: I Can See Health Bars Chapter 1342 - 598: The Forum Multitudes_2

If you hail from a small village with scarce entertainment options, then diving into the forum for some emotional thrills is practically a necessity; otherwise, the monotony of practicing cultivation in such a place can become utterly suffocating.

While everyone perceives the Capital's troop deployment as an official decree, Fang Yu alone grasps the truth: this is a world governed by the will of its inhabitants, and all actions stem from their genuine desires.

In simpler terms… the Capital has indeed identified a significant threat, prompting this military expedition.

As the old saying goes, when the heavens threaten to collapse, those of great stature step forward to bear the burden. The Capital's decisive action instills an unexpected sense of reassurance within Fang Yu.

He proceeded to input the search term "Thunder City" into the forum's search bar.

In a short while, a multitude of trending posts materialized before Fang Yu's eyes.

"You scoundrel, cough up the cash! Tian Buluo, I know you're lurking on the forum, pay me what you owe!!"

What could this possibly be about?

A debt collection dispute?

Clicking to investigate, Fang Yu found himself in a state of mild embarrassment.

It transpired that the poster had assisted someone named Brother Tian in a prison break within the Foolish Underworld, only to meet their demise there. Consequently, the character they had painstakingly nurtured was lost. Understandably, the poster was enraged, and the most galling part was that Tian Buluo had yet to settle the outstanding payment, a truly heartbreaking situation.

Driven by this, the poster resorted to the forum for an outlet, issuing threats of real-world repercussions against Tian Buluo.

Frankly, given that the matter involved a substantial sum of money, Fang Yu harbored suspicions that the poster might actually pursue offline action.

The outstanding balance amounted to tens of thousands, no trivial sum.

Perusing the comments below, it became apparent that this individual held a degree of notoriety within Thunder City. Other users recognized him, flooding the thread with support, ostensibly to aid in seeking justice while simultaneously attempting to gain his favor.

"This Tian Buluo fellow, he lavished money when seeking assistance, but vanished into thin air once the job was done! What a scumbag!"

"Brother Archer, fret not, we're all still in Thunder City. For scum like him, I'll personally deal with every single one I encounter, ensuring he has no place within Thunder City!"

"Exactly! Liars are the lowest of the low. Once my Swordsmanship reaches mastery, I'll surely… By the way, are there any handsome guys in Thunder City? Looking to connect! CPDD!"

Reading this particular reply sent an involuntary shiver down Fang Yu's spine.

Good heavens, this place harbors all manner of peculiar individuals…

Exiting that thread and browsing others, he observed that the newer posts were predominantly from individuals seeking to recover their funds from Tian Buluo.

The blatant disregard for payment truly demonstrated an absence of fear. If so many people were inclined to engage in reality outside the game, genuinely dire consequences could arise.

While Fang Yu was no longer in dire financial straits, his past struggles gave him a keen understanding of the significance of five-figure sums; unpaid debts could indeed drive individuals to extreme measures.

As he continued to scroll, Fang Yu was suddenly captivated by a distinct post.

"Jie! Jie! Jie! My gratitude to you brothers for the prison break event! I shall not forget your kindness once I achieve greatness!"

Amidst the clamor of debt collection pleas, this strikingly different post piqued Fang Yu's curiosity, compelling him to click on it.

The post began with…

"My Family, you are truly my kin!"

"Breaking out of prison is magnificent, utterly wondrous! Initially, I toiled relentlessly merely to secure a position as a prison guard in the Foolish Underworld, my aspirations of becoming a hero long extinguished, settling for a modest livelihood. But then…

"You arrived, disrupted everything, and brought a significant figure my way!"

"The mastermind behind this jailbreak, known as Meng Huoke, endured relentless torture upon his capture. Ultimately unable to withstand the humiliation, he perished in his cell… I was the one who delivered the final blow!"

Huh?

Fang Yu was utterly bewildered.

Is this individual genuinely overjoyed after taking a life?

Wait a moment! That doesn't seem right; shouldn't a mastermind face agonizing torment, rendering life a fate worse than death? How could you simply end his existence?

Scrolling further down, Fang Yu's comprehension gradually dawned.

"Family, the more time I spent as a prison guard in the Foolish Underworld, the more I understood a crucial fact. And that fact is… there are limitations to being a mere prison guard. Family, I am no longer a prison guard!!!"

"Meng Huoke himself implored me to end his suffering, and in return, he divulged the location of a cache holding their Rebel Army token."

"With the artifact now in my possession, I bid farewell! This buddy is undergoing a transformation and will soon ascend the ranks of the Rebel Army!"

"Who needs the Foolish Underworld? Even dogs wouldn't deign to go there! The Rebel Army is my path forward, a vast, open sea! The sky's the limit! Jie jie jie!!"

It was abundantly clear that this player's mental state was… remarkably robust.

However, the prison guard's perspective wasn't entirely misplaced. Without the players orchestrating the jailbreak, he would never have acquired the opportunity to interact with a high-ranking member of the Rebel Army, thus facilitating his rapid ascent and success.

It's just that…

The Rebel Army? A high-ranking position?

That would place the individual directly within my current sphere of influence.

This person's intention to join the Rebel Army implies they will be heading to my vicinity…

Next time I officially participate in Rebel Army activities, I need to carefully watch if this fence-sitter is on my team...

Exiting the post, he continued searching for Thunder City news.

After all, it’s just a town, with not many posts updating daily, so the intelligence gathered is quite limited.

After seeing no valuable threads, Fang Yu deleted the search keyword and returned to the forum homepage.

The Capital dispatching troops post still firmly held the top trending spot, and further down...

"Sword Dao Supreme! I open the gate of heaven with one sword! Who dares duel me! 1000 yuan for a duel! Welcome to challenge!"

"1v1 real man! If I win, you pay 100 yuan, if I lose I give you 1000, welcome to battle!"

"Latest scam, transformed as a battlefield reporter, revealing the 1v1 arena battle scam details!"

"Damn! Internal strife in Absolute Sect easing, widely recruiting disciples, brothers charge, Major Sect recruiting!"

"Do you know what love is? In the game, I experienced what everlasting love really means."

"Touching! Day 108 of playing Dog Egg around like a fool! The country green tea self-cultivation, sisters come and learn frame by frame!"

"Family, who gets it! This piece of demon meat is simply amazing! Cheap and good, come in and learn cooking skills with me!"

The homepage posts are indeed chaotic and random, but skill posts are becoming increasingly rare.

Or rather, truly useful skill posts are not popular, and nobody’s interested.

Instead, these bizarre contents have high popularity, and some even turned into minor online celebrities, hosting offline fan gatherings...

Magical...

This world is becoming more and more magical...

Fang Yu scratched his head; if he didn’t know the world’s truth, he might also become one of the audience for these random posts, because who doesn’t love the excitement.

Please, learning a hand at cooking with demon meat has a lot of real-world bragging potential, it’s not surprising people would pay for such posts...

After all, the "Seeking Demon" game has penetrated various industries, nearly becoming a nationwide game, with even official media often reporting game news and gossip, keeping the buzz escalating.

New players keep pouring in, naturally expanding the market. As the market grows, everyone wants a piece of the action.

Slightly shaking his head, Fang Yu closed the post. These mundane matters are distancing from him, compared to these trivialities, he wishes to know more about the in-game intelligence.

Unfortunately, finding intelligence on the forum is like finding a needle in a haystack; he couldn’t find anything useful and decisively closed his eyes, preparing to enter the game.

Body decomposing, he disappeared from the real world.

...

In-game.

Absolute Sect.

"Dear sir, is this Absolute Mountain?"

At the foot of the mountain, Zuo Lv bowed and asked with devotion.

It had been some days since leaving Rolling Bone City.

From the start of this path, neither he nor Hei Ao had the slightest intention of turning back, only moving forward, courageously!

The Gatekeeper at the mountain’s foot seemed impatient.

Even seeing a lovely young lady like Zuo Lv, he merely impatiently knocked on the nearby big stone tablet.

"Can’t read?"

The voice, indifferent.

The attitude, perfunctory.

But neither Zuo Lv nor Hei Ao showed any resentment.

The Absolute Sect is of great significance.

Its power surpasses even their families by a few degrees.

Not to mention... both the Zuo Family and the Hei Family are on the brink of extinction, no longer as glorious in the past.

"Dear sir, my friend and I are here to become apprentices; we wish to join the Absolute Sect and learn martial arts."

With that said, without waiting for the Gatekeeper’s reaction, Zuo Lv took out the token of the Absolute Sect.

At once, the Gatekeeper’s expression changed.

"...Where did you get this?"