Chapter 109: Everyone Is Reasonable, Right?
During lunch, Miller, an expert from the Eagle Country’s research team, spat out his food upon seeing the scene unfold.
He never expected the Rule World to play along with this?
Someone could actually rely on their face in the Rule World?
At this moment, the only ones trying to go upstairs were the two female tourists.
Other chosen ones were either miserably fishing, scooping fish, or helping tourists search for lost rings on the deck—utterly swamped.
The Red Archbishop Gregorio had managed to go up purely through skill.
But Zhang Yangqing? That was downright baffling.
Miller noticed a key detail—the two women had sized up the chosen ones before making their decision.
Though he hated to admit it, a terrifying conclusion dawned on him:
The Dragon Country’s chosen one’s ridiculously high looks actually worked in the Rule World.
Because, let’s face it, most women are looks-oriented.
If you’re attractive enough, life does hand you certain… conveniences.
Viewers worldwide had long agreed on Zhang Yangqing’s striking appearance.
At first, everyone was too focused on his overwhelming strength to notice.
But this time? He literally waltzed past a challenge just by existing.
He didn’t even do anything!
Not only were global viewers stunned—even Dragon Country’s audience was wide-eyed.
“Where’s the showdown between masters? Zhang Tian Shi just walked past?!”
“What showdown? His looks crushed the Red Archbishop’s!”
“I never thought Rule World women would fall for looks too.”
‘At this rate, I could clear the next round. My looks plus Zhang Tian Shi’s would shake the entire Dragon Country.”
“Or, hear me out—maybe without you, it’d shake even harder.”
Even the experts were floored.
Most research teams were glued to Zhang Yangqing’s screen, hoping to glean valuable insights.
After all, he was the only one consistently clearing challenges flawlessly.
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Wax Museum at Midnight: Hidden ghosts revive within two minutes after death.
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Horror Tour Group: Seemingly invincible ghosts can be killed using rules.
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Strange Rental Apartment: Chosen ones’ identities can shift under certain conditions.
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And now, the Mary Cruise Ship would log: High attractiveness deals critical damage to ghosts of the opposite sex.
Was this a strategy? Debatable.
Was it skill? Hardly—some are just born with it.
Inside the Rule World
The Red Archbishop, Gregorio, was proud of his performance. Maybe the Pope would praise him.
He never underestimated Dragon Country’s elites—but in fishing, he was unmatched.
Once, he’d spent months studying water ripples and resistance to slay a giant aquatic monster.
This was his domain.
Too bad his rival hadn’t even touched a fishing rod.
Unbeknownst to Gregorio, he’d lost in the weirdest way possible.
Even the Pope had to admit: No one in this round could compete with the Dragon Country’s chosen one in looks. Not even close.
But true strength wasn’t measured by that.
The Pope trusted Gregorio would prevail in future battles.
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Without phones, time was tracked by instinct and the ship’s clock.
Many chosen ones reached the second floor’s movie theater—a critical location.
Football Country’s chosen one, Edson, arrived drenched in sweat.
The theater’s rules glared at him:
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Immerse yourself in the film. Pay attention!
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Stay silent. Any noise is forbidden.
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If staff hand you popcorn, eat it in front of them—or face consequences.
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Once inside, you must stay for two full hours.
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Edson’s instincts screamed danger.
The theater’s icy AC beckoned him to rest—but that was the trap.
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Rule 2: “Don’t make a sound” = “Make noise, and you die.”
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Rule 3: Refuse popcorn? Death.
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Rule 4: No early exits.
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Edson gritted his teeth (literally) and entered.
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The theater had 10 rows, 20 seats each. About 50 ghosts sat scattered.
Most chosen ones picked isolated seats—but strategies varied:
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Front rows: Better view, harder to monitor threats.
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Back rows: Easier to spot danger, but vulnerable to ambushes.
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First to fall: Sakura Country’s chosen one.
A sudden bite to his foot made him yelp—instantly, dozens of red eyes swarmed him.
His screen went black.
Most ridiculous death: Ribbon Country’s pick.
He coughed (once) from the AC’s chill—ghosts mauled him instantly.
His nation collectively facepalmed.
Edson’s breakthrough:
When a ghost lunged, he kept staring at the screen.
The ghost retreated—Rule 1 was the key.
“Immerse yourself, and ghosts won’t attack.”
The Popcorn Test:
At the 1.5-hour mark, staff handed Edson popcorn.
He slowly chewed one piece for 30 minutes.
Rule 3 said “eat”—not “finish.”
Gregorio’s method:
He chanted scriptures, paralyzing all 50+ ghosts for two hours.
Impressive—but exhausting.
Zhang Yangqing’s approach:
“Ghosts are people too. People understand reasoning, right?”
His reasoning? A universal language: Slaps.
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30+ ghosts left with red cheek marks.
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One resisted? Another slap.
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Even non-moving ghosts got “accidental” hits.
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By the end, the theater was eerily quiet.
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Both Gregorio and Zhang Yangqing “controlled” the ghosts—technically a tie.
But viewers loved Zhang’s method.
Why?
They could actually watch the movie on his screen.
Post-movie review (Zhang Yangqing):
“What a garbage ending. ‘Save the heroine’? ‘Reclaim our homeland’?
It’s just invasion with extra steps.”
The film’s climax—where the hero “rescues” his love by slaughtering natives—earned global scorn.
Only Eagle Country’s chosen one stayed silent.
As Zhang stepped out, a note fluttered down.
He picked it up—new rules.
