Chapter 8: Sorry, but having strength means you can do whatever you want!

The wax figure’s bizarre behavior left John, the Chosen One from the Eagle Nation known for his intellect, completely baffled.

The wax figure didn't seem to be able to speak.

However, the wax figure’s subsequent actions made John feel as if he understood something.

The wax figure was pointing at the door with one hand, then kowtowing toward the Chosen One.

In other words, the wax figure wanted the Chosen One to let him out.

The wax figure’s body language was so humble, weak, and helpless, even appearing somewhat fearful.

It made one feel that, just like the Chosen One, he was a poor soul trapped here.

Many Chosen Ones felt a sense of sympathy; after all, they were also locked in here and wanted to go home, so they could empathize.

John remembered what Rule 1 stated: The wax museum closes promptly at twelve o'clock, and no one is allowed to enter or exit, regardless of any requests from inside or outside the door!

So that was what this rule meant.

Since Rule 2 stated that you were the only person in the wax museum, he had been curious about who inside would want to leave.

But since the rules were written that way, John ignored him. Once the figure finished kowtowing, he would go back and stand in his place.

At this point, John discovered a detail that others might not easily notice.

That is, the wax figures that could move didn't seem able to move for long periods. After coming out for a while, they had to return to their original positions, even the eerie wax figures.

Last time he encountered an eerie wax figure in the lobby, it hadn't chased after him.

Even the second time, when John got a little closer, that eerie wax figure didn't move.

John had a bold hypothesis: the eerie wax figures only became active when a Chosen One approached within a certain range.

Or perhaps, if one violated certain rules—like looking into the eyes of an eerie wax figure—the wax figure could then move freely.

John had no way of knowing the exact range yet.

However, being able to discover this point showed that his powers of observation during such critical moments were truly astonishing.

This point could perhaps serve as a reference for clearing the exhibition hall.

Other Chosen Ones had different ways of dealing with the kowtowing wax figure.

Some kowtowed back, even more vigorously than the wax figure.

After all, anyone with a bit of life experience knows that if someone is kowtowing to you, they must be asking for something.

If you don't want to help them, the best way is to kowtow back.

This method was very effective, leaving the wax figure completely stunned.

Others simply chose a different path to avoid the kowtowing wax figure.

When everyone couldn't help but open the screen of the Dragon Nation's Chosen One, they saw a scene that shocked them.

Viewers who had watched Zhang Yangqing knew he would definitely not play by the normal rules.

But seeing Zhang Yangqing do this still made their hearts race uncontrollably.

Zhang Yangqing didn't change his path or wait; instead, he simply stomped the kowtowing wax figure into pieces and strode forward.

He even swept a glance at the surrounding wax figures, as if to say: "Come at me if you dare."

What a terrifying level of deterrence. The horrific and eerie atmosphere created by the wax figures on the scene didn't seem as terrifying as Zhang Yangqing himself.

This guy really was the type to kill gods if they stood in his way, or Buddhas if they blocked his path.

"You want to scare me? I can scare you first."

The audience couldn't help but start roasting him.

"I say, big brother, you're turning this horror dungeon into a game of destroying obstacles!"

"I can see it now, this guy has violent tendencies!"

"Sorry, having strength means you can do whatever you want!"

"Watching you play like this, why do I get the feeling that 'I could do that too'?"

"You can actually bring yourself to do that? I feel like that wax figure is so pitiful. Can't you just go around it, or wait for him to finish kowtowing like the other Chosen Ones?"

"Don't be ridiculous. If you're going to be a saint at a time like this, if the apocalypse really comes, I'll be the first to slaughter you!"

There were all kinds of viewers in front of the big screen. This wasn't even the most outrageous part; in previous horror dungeons, some Chosen Ones were too soft-hearted, which eventually led to their deaths in simple dungeons.

The Dragon Nation's expert team was also divided into two factions regarding Zhang Yangqing's approach.

The conservatives felt that Zhang Yangqing didn't need to attempt excessive destruction; it was better to be safe than sorry, and following the rules was definitely the right way.

Being bold was a good thing, but dying from recklessness was a major taboo.

However, the radicals felt that Zhang Yangqing's approach was correct. In a horror dungeon, if you don't harm others, they might harm you. Ordinary people lack the courage and ability to harm others.

Now that this person has the courage and the ability, why should he swallow his pride?

They advocated for "better to kill the wrong ones than to let one slip through."

After all, since the appearance of the horror dungeons, only Zhang Yangqing had performed with such overwhelming strength, while everyone else was trembling with fear.

Actually, even Hu Liuqi felt that Zhang Yangqing's actions were very risky. This kowtowing wax figure didn't look like it had any offensive power; what if it wasn't an eerie wax figure, but just a normal one? Wouldn't that mean failing the level?

If Hu Liuqi were clearing this dungeon, he would definitely not choose this method.

In his view, this was gambling with his life.

But Zhang Yangqing's understanding was far above everyone else's.

Rule 4 clearly stated: Wax figures do not move.

Therefore, anything that can move is not considered a wax figure.

For Zhang Yangqing, anything that can move can be killed!

Just because you don't have the ability doesn't mean I don't.

And the facts proved that his understanding was completely correct.

Other Chosen Ones came to this level fearing that the wax figures would suddenly move.

Zhang Yangqing was hoping they would all move so he could deal with them all at once.

However, Zhang Yangqing still had his limits; he wouldn't act easily until he was sure whether these were real wax figures.

It would be troublesome if he hit the wrong thing.

On the big screen, almost all the Chosen Ones were searching for maps and broken wax figures.

The exhibition hall was divided into four areas.

Area A had many wax figures, and they looked to be of very poor quality.

Most of the wax figures in Area B were covered by glass cases and were very exquisite. The more terrifying wax figures were placed in Area B.

Area C was even more eerie; many of the wax figures in Area C were covered with white cloths, like opening a blind box. God knows what was under those white cloths.

By the way, so far, apart from the Dragon Nation's Chosen One, Zhang Yangqing, no one had dared to lift the white cloths in Area C.

Everyone was shocked by Zhang Yangqing's actions; this guy really wasn't afraid of anything!

The audience in front of the screen didn't know if Zhang Yangqing was panicking, but they were panicking like crazy.

Every time Zhang Yangqing lifted a white cloth, the hearts of the Dragon Nation's audience tightened.

It was hard to see some details just by looking at the big screen, but Zhang Yangqing did discover some differences.

The wax figures in Areas A and B had different production techniques, but the materials seemed similar, and the clothes were made of the same material as the wax figures themselves.

However, the clothes and accessories on the wax figures in Area C seemed to be made of real materials, and their expressions were more vivid, even if the craftsmanship didn't look as good as in Area B.

The focus was on Area D. Area D could be called a hodgepodge, and many Chosen Ones were currently in Area D.

Because there were many broken wax figures in Area D, the wax figures that needed to be repaired according to the rules might be here.

However, the wax figures here were either missing arms or legs, or lacked eyes or mouths; many were even chopped in half and discarded here randomly.

It could be said that the missing parts were all very troublesome, and there were parts all over the floor, making it difficult to determine which parts belonged to the wax figure one was assembling, so they could only start trying slowly.

It looked like a very large and complex workload.

Even after assembling it, it might not necessarily be a complete wax figure.

Instead of sighing here, it was better to start working; if they were lucky, they might find a complete one ahead of time.

Thinking of this, many Chosen Ones prepared to start assembling.

Just at this moment, a pair of small hands seemed to tug at the Chosen Ones' pant legs.

A child's tender voice suddenly came: "Big brother, can you play with me for a while?"

This voice startled the Chosen Ones, who thought: "It finally came."

Because in this wax museum, there was no one else besides the Chosen Ones!