Chapter 109: Abnormal Changes Among Inner Beta Players

“Something’s not right. Maybe I got so absorbed in the game that I can’t tell reality from dreams anymore.”

In that strange dream, she was a noble Princess of the Undead, possessing unimaginable power.

And the body of an immortal.

“Maybe I should get some more sleep.” Wiping her face with a towel, Bai Xue stared at the mirror for several seconds, but still didn’t notice anything unusual.

The scene just now really did seem like a hallucination.

***

At the same time, in a residential house in Yunbai District, Huadu.

Mulin sat on the sofa, a mass of pitch-black flames flickering in her hand.

“It wasn’t a hallucination. I really did obtain the [Flame of Destruction] from the dream.”

She gazed at the black flame, faint surprise showing on her face.

Unlike Bai Xue’s dream, Mulin became a spirit-hunter in a world where spiritual energy had revived.

Her specialty was precisely the [Flame of Destruction].

“To actually gain power from a dream in the Dreamland Space…

The Beta Test has deviated drastically from the flow I knew, stepping onto an entirely new path.

Whether this is good or bad, I’ll have to wait and see.”

Mulin clenched her hand, and the flame quickly vanished.

At this moment, she was still dressed in the same black leather outfit as in the Beta Test, her expression cold.

***

“Also, Moon appeared ahead of schedule. Still as terrifying as ever… No, she’s even more frightening than she was back then.”

Recalling the moment Moon touched her forehead, her heart almost froze.

It was an absolute despair—terror that could not be resisted!

“No, there’s still hope for us.”

The image of the White Knight flashed through Mulin’s mind.

Back then, and even now, she’s always been the most reliable existence.

If it hadn’t been for that final battle—

“I’ll never let that kind of ending happen again!”

Clenching her fist tightly, she spoke with determination.

After this baptism by Beta Test, Mulin had found the path most suitable for herself.

That was to give her all to support the White Knight, their only hope!

“Now that I have the power from the dream, handling those [troubles] outside will be much easier.”

She stood up, black flames flickering in her eyes.

“By now, that organization should be about to announce that the pollution value at Jiuyuanli has been cleared.

When the news is out, it’ll be hard to get into Jiuyuanli.”

She decided to set out for that place immediately.

Only in [that place] could she play the game without disturbance.

***

Atlantic Federation, Black Gold Organization, special lounge restroom.

Boyang stared at his own metallic arm, his face filled with astonishment.

This was a power he’d possessed in his dream.

He hadn’t expected to have it again in reality!

“Vice Commander…” Jimite, standing beside him, said with a slightly pale face.

A rapidly spinning Water Ring appeared in his hand.

“It seems we’ve gained the power from the dream.” Boyang said, still unsure.

After leaving the game, the organization immediately gave them physical examinations and, finding nothing unusual, allowed them to rest here.

They would report on what happened in the game later.

After all, they were the only two Inner Beta Players left in the Black Gold Organization.

It couldn’t be taken too seriously.

“We’ve become superhuman!?” Jimite sounded a little excited.

“Shh!” Boyang put his finger to his lips, signaling for him to keep his voice down.

There were no listening devices in the restroom, but the lounge outside did have them.

Jimite quickly covered his mouth.

“If you don’t want to get dragged off for research, you’d better not mention your abilities in front of outsiders.”

Boyang said quietly.

Jimite nodded vigorously.

He didn’t know about other places.

But the Black Gold Organization absolutely would!

They’d even dissect player corpses for research—let alone living samples like them.

“Fortunately, with the current technology, our abilities can’t be detected, so we can hide them for a while longer.”

Boyang said.

“I’ll definitely keep it a secret!” Jimite nodded seriously.

“In any case, don’t let your guard down.”

“But even if we keep quiet, other players might give themselves away, right?” Jimite said.

“If they aren’t stupid, they won’t say anything.

Because now, we’re all [outcasts].”

Boyang glanced at his metallic arm, speaking calmly.

“That’s true, but things can’t go on like this forever.” Jimite said worriedly.

Boyang fell silent, already considering leaving.

When the time was right, he’d leave Black Gold.

It was for his own safety.

As for whether to take Jimite with him, he hadn’t decided yet.

***

Star Island, in a certain high-rise.

“That’s the sound of wind…” Dancing Elephant got out of bed, wind swirling around his body.

He’d been shocked for minutes by the power he’d gained.

Surviving the Beta Test was already the greatest reward.

He never expected to wake up to such a gift!

“This power can’t be exposed.”

Even in the real world, Dancing Elephant remained extremely cautious.

***

Eastern Wa Island, Capital Central District, in a home.

“What’s happened to my eyes!?” Xingyue stared at herself in the mirror in astonishment.

At this moment, her pupils emitted a faint purple glow, marked with strange runes.

That only happened in the dream.

“Could it be…”

She quickly thought of a possibility. While inwardly shocked, she also felt a hidden excitement.

With this power, the family’s struggle for power would finally end!

No, I have to hold back a bit longer.

After her excitement faded, she gradually calmed down.

Now isn’t the time to reveal my power!

At this very moment, many surviving players had already sensed the abilities they’d gained.

Of course, there were some like Bai Xue, still unsure about their own situation.

“Hmm, I’m as handsome as ever.”

Looking at herself in the mirror, Ye Lian said with satisfaction.

She couldn’t see any of the subtle changes in her body.

If there was a reason, it was probably that she hadn’t looked in a mirror in ages.

“Jill’s here too. Looks like even if I transform in the game, it doesn’t affect the real world.”

After confirming she was whole, Ye Lian finally felt at ease.

A quick freshening up, and she stepped out of the bathroom feeling refreshed.

Xiao Bai was still sleeping, completely oblivious to the outside world.

Her calm breathing was deeply comforting to Ye Lian.

It felt just like returning to the warmth of the dream, when they slept together in the Tree Hollow.

Gently stroking Xiao Bai’s head, she picked up her phone from the bedside table and checked the news.

As expected, the headlines were all about the tragedies in the Dreamland Space Beta Test.

According to leaks from insiders, the number of deaths had already exceeded half of the Inner Beta Players.

The entire world was in turmoil.

“The real death toll is far higher. Seems this so-called insider is just guessing.”

According to her estimates, not even the Savior Organization knew the real number of deaths.

The comments below the news were exploding, with all kinds of Beta conspiracy theories hitting the hot topics.