Bringing the Supermarket to the Apocalypse

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## Bringing the Supermarket to the Apocalypse Chapter 401: Unreal River (2)

Darkness is the end of all light sources. It is the most fearful thing in the world. In a dark environment, loneliness, coldness, and countless horrors slowly grow, making darkness the most hated and feared thing.

Darkness is the deepest secret in people's hearts. No matter how many people there are, dark negative emotions inevitably lurk within. These hidden feelings are the most real side of people. Even Lin Feng has a dark side, but he suppresses it. If dark emotions were to control one's thoughts, that person would become the worst kind of demon.

The lakes that Lin Feng and Lin Xiaobao fell into are called 'Unreal Rivers'. They are the last line of defense for the Dark Doors to prevent outsiders from entering the Dark Portal headquarters and the 'Valley of the Night'. People who enter the 'Unreal River' fall into their deepest desires, but at a cost. These desires become twisted, turning beautiful dreams into nightmares. Lin Feng and Lin Xiaobao longed to return to their original world, but they fell into an illusion where the environment resembled their former world, yet it was filled with darkness and devoid of light.

Unreal, false, and unreal things, the 'River of Illusion' traps people in falsehoods, inspiring their dark sides and letting darkness rule their hearts, thereby ruling the world. However, this illusion requires certain conditions to sustain it.

In the darkness, people must accept falsehood, find their hopes within it, only to see these hopes destroyed, leading to despair from which darkness grows.

Darkness, the opposite of light, represents the loss of hope and motivation to live. When darkness erodes light, it brings about a world in despair.

Lin Feng and Lin Xiaobao looked around their surroundings. Apart from the darkness, everything was exactly the same as their original world. The style and material of the buildings, even the surrounding environment and air, were identical. Lin Feng thought he had truly returned to the original world and believed jumping into the inexplicable lake had brought him back. However, closer inspection revealed differences.

Their original world was full of light, with street lamps and lights around buildings. But now, they were in an environment with no light. There were no street lamps, and the surrounding high-rise buildings were dark. The only sources of light were Lin Feng's flashlight and a faint red glow in the sky.

The lack of light created an illusion of loneliness for Lin Xiaobao. He understood the terror of loneliness and began to fear, thinking he was alone in the world. This fear made him cry.

Unexpectedly, Lin Xiaobao heard a voice in the darkness. He didn't know who it was but hoped it was Lin Feng. When he asked, the other person confirmed it.

This answer was a light in the darkness, giving Lin Xiaobao hope and courage.

"Lin Feng, what is this place? Why is it so similar to our original world, but without any light? I remember falling into the lake, but I don't remember anything after that."

Lin Xiaobao had reverted to his adult form but still relied on Lin Feng for guidance in this unknown place.

"Don't worry about where we are. Let's find a way out first. If we stay here, we'll be trapped in this darkness. For now, you must prove you are really Lin Xiaobao. To be safe, we need to find a way out."

Lin Feng's dual purpose was clear: find a way out and verify if this Lin Xiaobao was real. If the real Lin Xiaobao didn’t know the way out, but an illusion created by the dark environment did, it would prove the person in front of him was a fake.

"Lin Feng, how can I be fake? I am really Lin Xiaobao. This place is just dark, and there’s no way out. You should be cautious in this unknown environment."