Chapter 015: Additional Rules and Game Rewards

Now, Li Gang had already set up a notification. Whenever a stranger approached within fifty kilometers of him, the intelligent assistant Xiao Bai would alert him immediately. In addition, there was also the option to set alerts for a decrease in personnel, but Xiao Bai had informed Li Gang that this was unnecessary; every time the number dropped by ten, she would notify him automatically. This was a rule established by the deity and could not be disabled.

Li Gang habitually opened the tracking function to check for any changes. Seeing none, he closed it. Over these days, Li Gang had come to realize that, given the vast hunting grounds and the ten-year span of this life-and-death hunting game, there would be a period of calm in the early stages, as long as there was no sufficient incentive to act. He wondered how long this tranquility would last.

He hoped it would last as long as possible, he thought to himself.

With that in mind, Li Gang resumed his training. In the previous six days, he had focused mainly on running, sit-ups, pull-ups, push-ups, and jump rope—basic physical conditioning. This likely explained why his stamina and strength attributes had improved the most among his four core stats, so he decided to adjust his regimen.

He reduced his basic conditioning time by half and spent the rest practicing boxing and basketball. He could easily find instructional videos online for the fundamentals of both sports. Boxing and basketball not only improved speed and strength but also stamina, allowing him to achieve multiple benefits at once.

Four days passed swiftly.

During this time, Li Gang was uncertain how to train his spirit attribute. He suspected it was linked to his willpower, so even when his training exceeded his physical limits, he forced himself to persevere for a while longer before resting.

Once again, Li Gang opened his personal panel. The significant changes in his four core stats surprised and puzzled him, but he was delighted nonetheless.

Compared to four days ago, his stamina had increased by ten points to eighty-five, strength by six points to eighty, spirit by two points to seventy, and speed by four points to sixty-five.

“It’s probably due to the influence of rule two,” he thought to himself.

He noticed that Xiao Bai did not address his musings, suggesting it was beyond her scope of explanation.

He glanced at his combat value and found it had risen considerably—up eighteen points to sixty-eight.

A combat value of sixty-eight was already close to his average core stat of seventy-five.

Although a combat value of seventy-five was considered normal, Li Gang did not feel disappointed, since he lacked actual combat experience. He cared more about improving his core stats than the combat value itself.

“Li Gang, you have received information from the deity: one concerns a change in the game rules, the other is about the rewards for the winner of the ten-year life-and-death hunting game. Please check them promptly.” Just as Li Gang was quietly pleased with his progress, Xiao Bai’s voice sounded in his mind.

Li Gang, without hesitation, clicked to view the messages.

The so-called rule change did not affect the first four rules; instead, a supplementary rule had been added.

Supplementary Rule:
Rule Five: Every time a contestant successfully hunts ten people, they will receive a mysterious gift from the deity.
Reminder from the deity: Don’t hesitate, act quickly. The mysterious gift will make you stronger.
Rule Five Note: On the first successful hunt of one person, you will receive a mysterious gift. This applies only to the first time.

Li Gang understood after reading this rule.

Apparently, ten days had passed since the game began, but there had been no reduction in participants; everyone was lying low. This must have bothered the deity, prompting the addition of this rule to stimulate the contestants’ enthusiasm.

He imagined that the other message about the rewards for the winner was also designed to spur the participants into hunting and fighting each other.

“If, after today, there’s still no decrease in numbers or no action, and everyone continues hiding from one another, I suspect the deity will enforce even more drastic rules to push everyone into hunting, urging them to enter the game state sooner.”

As Li Gang pondered, he opened the message detailing the ten-year hunting game’s winner’s rewards. After reading it, he was thoroughly shocked, realizing that the period of calm was over; the days ahead would no longer be peaceful.

“Ten-Year Game Winner’s Rewards:
Reward One: All humans erased by the deity ten years ago will reappear. The deity’s comment: Act quickly, hero. This world needs its savior.
Reward Two: Resurrect any three people of your choosing. The deity’s comment: Your family and friends are waiting for you. Don’t hesitate.
Reward Three: Turn back time by twenty years; everything begins anew. The deity’s comment: Are you sure you want this? Luck doesn’t always favor you.
Reward Four: Kill the deity, erase the deity, and make them disappear; no more deity in this world. The deity’s comment: I dislike this reward, but maybe I really shouldn’t exist.
Reward Five: Erase all humanity, including yourself. The deity’s comment: Perhaps a world without humans wouldn’t be so bad, don’t you think?
Reward Six: Immortality, an extraordinarily long life. The deity’s comment: Compared to the stars and cosmos, don’t you think a human life is far too brief?
Reward Seven: Replace the deity, become the new god. The deity’s comment: It’s time I retired.
Reward Eight: Make Earth disappear from the universe. The deity’s comment: Is this really a good idea? It’s the place that birthed and nurtured you.
Reward Nine: The chance to meet the deity face-to-face. The deity’s comment: You can meet me, but don’t be disappointed afterward.
Reward Ten: It’s up to you—propose any wish you can think of, and the deity will grant it. Reminder: Don’t go too far, for the deity reserves the right to refuse.”

There were ten rewards to choose from, some of which were unimaginably tempting and nearly impossible to resist.

Li Gang read them over and over, finally sighing quietly before closing the communication function.

He knew the days of peace were truly over; the hunters would begin to move.

Li Gang did not dwell on it, intending to stay and continue his training unless absolutely necessary to leave.

Still, he decided to prepare for departure in case of emergencies, so he could leave at a moment’s notice.

He immediately set aside what he was doing and left the fitness center.

Half a day later, Li Gang returned, now carrying a backpack and a large bundle, both bulging with supplies.

Back at the fitness center, Li Gang unpacked his bags and inventoried the contents: several pistols, a large amount of ammunition, knives, flashlights, ropes, bulletproof vests, and more.

He had gathered all the firearms and bullets he could find in the city, especially the bullets—a whole big bag, mainly for training his marksmanship.

From then on, Li Gang’s daily training included a new regimen: practicing his aim with the pistol.