Chapter 110: The Feeling of Setting Foot on Solid Ground

Chen Bo had completely run out of gasoline, and his lighter had already fallen away; he was now left with no means to threaten these disgusting insects. Looking down from above, the sheer number of these creatures was staggering—a black torrent so vast that Chen Bo had previously mistaken the swarm for a wide river.

Even if he still had a few more barrels of gasoline, it would be useless against a tide this large. Furthermore, he didn't harbor the illusion that these insects below posed no threat to his life. Though they lacked the flight capabilities of the previous swarm, did that mean they were harmless? Clearly not! They couldn't fly, but they could climb. Despite the thick fog obscuring his vision, Chen Bo knew they would eventually find a way onto the suspension bridge, and that would be a nightmare.

When he had gasoline, he could handle a few hundred unknown flying insects, but the swarm below numbered in the tens of thousands, perhaps even hundreds of millions! Could one man fight off hundreds of millions of insects? Don't be ridiculous; he was human, not a god!

"Viewers, I got a bit carried away just now! That’s not good. I need to run for my life immediately, or I’m in real trouble. These insects below could probably strip me down to a pile of bones in less than a second—if they even leave any bones behind!"

"Damn! Just thinking about that image makes my skin crawl. I have no idea if I’ll make it out of this wretched instance alive. It’s no wonder the system warned that even an Innate expert could perish here; this place is absolutely insane!"

As he spoke, Chen Bo pushed himself to the limit, sprinting toward the other side of the suspension bridge with even greater speed than before. Previously, he had been worried that a plank might snap under the strain, but now he didn't care. Falling from the bridge and dying was better than being devoured by insects.

"Run, streamer, run! Run for your life! I’m saying it three times because it’s important! But honestly, this scene really gives me 'Temple Run' vibes. Anyone else feeling that?"

"What the heck is 'Temple Run'? Is it edible? A newbie here, completely lost but pretending to understand. Can a veteran explain? Thanks in advance!"

"Let me explain, brother. 'Temple Run' is actually a legendary Japanese adult film!"

"Exactly, exactly! It set a precedent in the film industry! The entire movie features all sorts of famous teachers and world-renowned actors!"

"The plot is heart-pounding! Especially the intense combat scenes—it’s a true action blockbuster. Western films have to take a backseat to this."

"Spot on! Kid, you have no idea how fierce the protagonist is. He’s not some superhero; he’s just an ordinary man. But he wields a weapon that can sweep across the world! He takes on a dozen villains single-handedly, making them howl and eventually... well, they end up bleeding!"

"You guys are way too lewd. Aren’t you afraid the censorship gods will swoop in?"

"Brother, we’re just discussing a movie. How is this lewd? Have you seen a single dirty word? A single dirty frame? Is fighting considered lewd now?"

"Exactly! You’re the one with the dirty mind, don't project that onto us. Honestly, what kind of person are you?"

"This movie sounds amazing, but why does a search only bring up a game? What happened to the movie? You guys aren't pulling my leg, are you?"

"Hey, hey, brother! That’s a bit much. When have we ever lied to you?"

"The truth is, you don't know the history. When the film was released, the box office was off the charts! It offended so many people that someone with immense power had it banned worldwide. You can't even find a trace of it on the internet anymore. Sigh!"

Chen Bo ran for what felt like an eternity, until he was nearly exhausted, and finally, he saw a glimmer of hope. This wasn't a figure of speech; there was actual light ahead!

Could he be reaching the end? At this thought, a long-lost smile finally appeared on his face—a genuine smile of relief from someone who had cheated death.

As his feet touched solid ground once more, Chen Bo let out a heavy sigh of relief. Looking back, the insects seemed unwilling to cross, as if they were confined to their own territory to wreak havoc. This situation felt strangely familiar, like playing an online game where the mobs were tethered to fixed zones and never strayed. Could this instance really be a game? Chen Bo’s imagination ran wild.

It was entirely possible! Otherwise, why wouldn't the insects follow him? Chen Bo felt only curiosity, not fear. If someone told him now that he had returned to Earth, he wouldn't even be surprised; all these bizarre events had left him numb.

"System, where exactly are these 'System Fragments' you mentioned? This instance feels huge. How long will it take for me to find one in a place this big?"

"And you didn't even tell me what they look like. What if I accidentally miss one? Can you at least give me a hint?" Chen Bo asked with a bitter smile.

In truth, he had hit the nail on the head. Without knowing the location or the appearance of the fragments, and without any clues, was he expected to search for a lifetime? However, the system's missions had time limits; it seemed he wouldn't have a lifetime before the system simply erased him.

"Ding! The system does not know the exact location or the appearance of the System Fragments. However, when the host is within a hundred meters of a fragment, the system will detect it and alert the host."

"Only a hundred-meter detection range?!" Chen Bo said in disbelief. "This place is massive! What use is a hundred meters in a dump like this?"

"Ding! The host may choose not to use the system’s detection assistance."

"I was just joking. No need to be so serious."