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Du Rui, an exceptionally forgetful reader, finds himself transmigrated into one of the top male harem stallion novels, but as the antagonist. Now inhabiting the role of Xue Xinyu, the cunning villain, Du Rui struggles to maintain his s...
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Turning around, Liang Zhiguan's gaze pierced through the dimly lit cave like a lighthouse beam cutting through the fog. To his collective horror and the group's collective astonishment, a massive herd of high-ranked monsters materialised in the cavern's mouth, their monstrous forms casting long, ominous shadows. It was a scene straight out of a nightmare, the kind you wake up from in a cold sweat. Even Liang Zhiguan, renowned for his formidable prowess and typically unflappable demeanour, recognized the utter impossibility of facing this grotesque menagerie alone.
The horde comprised ogre-like demons, their bulging muscles and wickedly curved tusks glistening in the eerie half-light. Interspersed among them were colossal spiders, each the size of a human head, their hairy legs and mandibles clicking menacingly as they advanced. The combined sight of these nightmarish creatures advancing was enough to turn even the bravest warrior's legs to jelly.
Seeing her opportunity amidst the confusion, the demon girl, Yuan Jiayi, seized the moment with a cunning grin and fled. She moved with the grace of a gazelle and the speed of a cheetah, disappearing into the darkness before the dumbstruck disciples could even react.
Back in the observation room, the sight on the screen caused Xue Xinyu's eyes to widen in alarm, his eyebrows practically reaching for his hairline. Springing to his feet like a cat suddenly doused in water, he bellowed, "REOPEN THE PORTAL!" His voice boomed across the room, echoing like a gong. The trial had barely commenced, yet chaos had already descended upon them with the subtlety of a falling piano.
All eyes were glued to the monitors as they witnessed the unthinkable: an onslaught of formidable undead creatures swarming into existence, not just confined to Liang Zhiguan's vicinity, but appearing on nearly every monitor. It was as if someone had opened a gate to the underworld, and the creatures were pouring out in droves, ready to turn the trial into a scene from a horror movie.
With a sense of urgency that could rival a fire drill, the portal was reopened, and a frenzied exodus ensued. This colossal incursion wasn't part of the trial's design, and it was clear that it had spiralled wildly out of control. The peak masters, leaders, and higher authorities, normally content to watch from the sidelines, now had no choice but to intervene.
"I'll go to the forest where Liang Zhiguan is. The monsters should have trouble reaching the mountains, so after gathering the disciples, head there," Xue Xinyu instructed, his tone a blend of command and urgency. As someone with the most knowledge about undead creatures, he had to take the lead in this crisis. His expertise was their best bet for navigating the chaos.
Huai Xiaozhun, one of the most learned and undoubtedly the strongest among the peak masters, often took charge in such crises. His guidance was seen as invaluable rather than commanding, and no one minded because, frankly, they couldn't do it better. He offered sage suggestions, emphasising the relative safety of the mountains, where the rugged terrain would hopefully provide a natural barrier against the monstrous horde.
