I Forged the Myth of the Ancient Overlords
Chapter 602 - 602 601. Only I Am Not a Big Shot_1

Chapter 602: 601. Only I Am Not a Big Shot_1 Chapter 602: 601. Only I Am Not a Big Shot_1 “Nine Streams”.

The name of the movie made Kuwei feel strange; it was a term that didn’t exist in his knowledge. He tried to understand it literally, but couldn’t decipher the meaning.

However, everyone around him had come to watch this movie. Kuwei noticed that there were very few people buying tickets for other showings at this time. Since the mission wasn’t specified to be any particular film, he decided to join the crowd where most people were gathering.

With so many people, if something were to happen, the casualties would be devastating. He needn’t worry about himself, though.

When the time came, Kuwei entered the screening room.

Sitting next to him was a frail-looking woman who seemed fragile and delicate, one he could kill at any moment.

Behind him sat a couple who were arguing; the girl seemed unhappy, and the guy could only try to appease her.

Listening to the incessant chatter of the people behind him, Kuwei almost stood up and punched them.

Fortunately, once the movie started, they quieted down.

This was Kuwei’s first time watching a movie. The scenes on the big screen were very realistic, and as he watched, he couldn’t help but be distracted, keeping an eye out for any attacking monsters.

After all, this was a “Sublimation” difficulty mission. It couldn’t possibly just be about watching a movie and calling it a day, right?

The content of the film didn’t seem particularly special, either?

Kuwei didn’t notice anything unusual around him; everyone was engrossed in the movie, and his own attention gradually focused on the large screen in front of him.

Kuwei didn’t understand those human emotions, nor could he make sense of the plot, so he just watched the images roughly.

In the movie, people were climbing a mountain. He activated his Yin Yang Eyes, and on the path before them flowed a vibrant, colorful mist.

The moment he saw that mist, Kuwei’s expression froze.

These colors did not belong to this world; weren’t they the very scenes he had encountered while traversing the Foreign Domain?

Had the people of this world advanced their research on the Foreign Domain to such an extent?

Had such an abnormal spectacle even become an entertainment project for the masses to watch?

Kuwei noticed the woman next to him, her expression serious and fearful.

He found it very scary.

This deadly Pollution could stem from an Ancient Overlord’s contamination. How could this seemingly frail woman only show a trace of fear?

Had this been Misty City, people would probably have scrambled away by now.

To what extent did this world understand the Pollution of the Foreign Domain?

Kuwei was internally shocked.

He suddenly thought of a possibility.

This world appeared prosperous and bustling. Was there a chance that its Pollution had reached a deeper level, and this semblance of normality was actually the anomaly?

In other polluted Foreign Domains, all life forms underwent Corrosion and exhibited Mutation, making the entire world seem off-kilter.

Yet here, there was order, but it also displayed such profound scenes of pollution.

It was as if a group of twisted monsters were attempting to play the role of humans.

The more normal it seemed, the more it made Kuwei feel creeped out.

What made him even more afraid was that he couldn’t tell at all.

These humans appeared just as fragile as those in other Foreign Domains, yet they could endure such Pollution, which by Kuwei’s understanding was impossible.

Anyone exposed to Pollution should inevitably undergo Mutation.

If there were any knowledge in this world that didn’t bring Pollution, Kuwei would suggest they contact him first.

Therefore, these humans must have been severely polluted and corroded, completely Mutated, but disguised as humans to deceive him. Their hiding techniques far surpassed Kuwei’s cognition, hence he couldn’t see through them at all.

What is returning to the original simplicity, what is the unity of heaven and man?

With this thought, Kuwei glanced at the woman beside him.

The other party also noticed Kuwei and sat up a little straighter.

“Still pretending…”

Kuwei gasped at the cold air in the theater, his skin crawling with fright.

That quarreling couple might well be a Gluttonous Monster that had already devoured dozens of its kind.

The fragile woman beside him could be an Executioner who had killed countless people.

The hunched old man in front could be an Alien infused with Pollution.

Aside from Kuwei, everyone in this theater was a monster!

As for the movie that was still playing, Kuwei figured it out.

The people of this world relied on movies to absorb knowledge, to receive Pollution!

Otherwise, there was no way to explain how such severe Pollution could casually enter to watch.

This also explained why this world, with its advanced information, had not fallen into chaos—because everyone had already been polluted!

While other Foreign Domains were still avoiding Pollution and were both reverent and fearful of the Ancient Overlords’ creations, this place had already begun learning those forbidden bits of knowledge!

Immediately after, Kuwei saw that in the movie, He Chong used his Yin Yang Eyes to see a person, to see his true form, a writhing mass of worms.

Hum—

For a moment, a buzzing sound echoed in Kuwei’s ears.

That writhing, twisting, ugly mass of worms engraved its impression in the eyes of Kuwei, through all his senses, the Pollution spread like lightning across his body, branding deeply into his soul.

[You have witnessed something Indescribable, Sanity -5]

Kuwei felt his misty essence boiling, which, in human form, manifested as countless goosebumps on his skin, while something underneath his skin squirmed and rippled like earthworms.

Kuwei’s perception suffered a massive blow, like stepping out for a cheerful spring outing only to be hit head-on by a dump truck; he couldn’t even stay calm, and he couldn’t help but cry out.

Luckily, there were other timid creatures in the theater shrieking as well, so Kuwei’s reaction didn’t stand out too much.

The trembling of his soul translated into his body; he shook continuously, his mist contracting and expanding, making the human disguise shake as well, drawing the attention of the woman beside him.

Her gaze upon Kuwei was something he would never forget.

It was a look filled with curiosity, pity, and scorn, as if questioning Kuwei, is this level too much for you? Little brother, are you up for it or not?

Kuwei suppressed the urge to flee the theater, struggling to control himself, shifting his gaze from the big screen, refusing to look at the eerie worms.

By just listening, that should count as having watched the movie, right?

Instinctively, Kuwei felt that if he continued to watch, he probably wouldn’t be able to stay alive to see the end of the movie.

Is this what a Sublimation-level task is like?

He hadn’t expected that what seemed like a rather simple task could be so difficult.

Just sitting here was enough to drive one mad.

This was not entertainment, it was sheer torture!!!

Kuwei felt time passing excruciatingly slowly; every second was torturous.

At that moment, the movie had also reached the scene where the characters were exploring the Taoist Temple.

Kuwei was drawn to the play of light and shadow, unable to control his head, and he looked over.

There, in the Taoist Temple, a stone statue abruptly appeared before his eyes, and the likeness of that statue…

Kuwei’s soul began boiling.

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The lease on my rented place is almost up, and I’m worried the area might get locked down, preventing me from leaving, so these next couple of days I have to find a place to move to. There probably won’t be an update tomorrow; my apologies, and let’s hope this wave in Shanghai ends soon.