The Last Gentleman

Chapter 758 Steel Wire

The appearance of the clown circus brought the atmosphere to the highest point.

As for Art's behavior of taking the spotlight, as a director, William not only did not reject it, but also appreciated it very much. His eyes even lit up when he saw the circus of tumor flesh film forming.

“This is not a circus building simply made of tumors, but a [field] similar to a horror storybook, and Art has the right to make rules in such an area.

 How was it created?

 Is it a qualitative change caused by the infinite stacking of malignant tumors, or does this guy Art have some kind of skill that I don't know about?

 Lorian’s Moon and Dreamland does have a bit of a [field] feel, but it’s not as complete as Art’s. It’s so interesting! Saw something new again. "

As a director, William has opened up a new movie-watching function at this moment, and all viewers receive voice prompts in their heads.

　　　The barrage function has been unlocked and viewers can choose to switch it on or off. After turning it on, you can convey your thoughts in the form of text to the top of everyone's viewing screen.

 High-quality barrages will be screened out and displayed in red text for a period of time.

 Please everyone actively send out barrages. 』

 …

 Inside the clown circus.

 The red flesh curtains spread out in equal measure, covering the space.

Yi Chen did not look at the wire rope in front of him for the first time, but focused his eyes on the tent... He tensed his right arm and threw a flying ax.

 The throwing ax, which was enough to cut open At's head, only tore a slight gap when it hit the tent.

It was simply not enough to tear out an opening to the outside world. The entire tent was like an endless quagmire of tumors, even threatening to swallow the axe.

With a move of his right hand, the ax was retracted...it was broken into bursts of death mist and stored in the arm.

"Hey~ Mr. Yi, you can't get out until the performance is over! It's better to concentrate on the next performance. My performance focuses more on the duel between us, at least a little more interesting. I believe you will like it. of."

 At is still his original image, standing on the platform on the opposite side of the steel rope, explaining the relevant rules out of good intentions.

“This performance is divided into three performances! As long as Mr. Yi can insist on completing three performances, my circus door will be opened for you, and I will even give you a parting gift.”

Even though Art was explaining, Yi Chen's eyes were still looking around the tent, as if he could see a possible breakthrough point.

Upon seeing this, Art scratched his nose and said, "Don't you listen to my kind explanation? You will suffer a big loss, Mr. Yi. I don't want to use the rules to simply win against you. It's too boring."

Yi Chen, who was looking around while maintaining his breathing rate, responded softly, "I'm listening~ I don't have to look at you to mean I'm listening to you, right?"

　　At squeezed his nose and made a sound of pus bubbles being popped.

　　“Firstshow, Wirewalking! (First show, tightrope walking)

We are required to step on the wire rope at the same time and compete on the rope, whether it is to release the disease or to fight physically! Any means can be used.

 Once you fall due to yourself or the other party, you will be labeled as "falling".

 The label will be forcibly attached to your soul, which will increase the gravity effect you suffer in subsequent performances, thus affecting and limiting some of your actions.

 Three falls means failure. "

Yi Chen asked, "What are the conditions for success? Let you fall three times."

Matt nodded, "Yes! There is another condition, that is, if you pass me and reach the terminal platform, completing the entire tightrope walk will be considered a success.

in addition,

There are a few things to note. It is prohibited to fly, move in space, or jump more than one meter, otherwise you will be labeled as a "violation".

 Illegal tags can make you feel uncomfortable! A label will forcefully and randomly block one of your active joints. "

Yichen's eyes looking around finally returned to the wire rope, "Can we start?"

“Finally, I would like to remind you that walking a tightrope is a technical job, and you must master the “balance” well. "

 “You talk too much, Art.”

Art was not provoked at the verbal level and responded with a smile, "I just don't want you to die too quickly~ Look at my gestures and step on the tightrope together!" At the same time, those viewers who turned on the barrage function were also At this moment, I saw a red and eye-catching selected barrage, the content of which is as follows.

“Tightrope walking requires absolute balance. Even a slight deviation in balance, or any psychological imbalance of consciousness caused by fear of falling, will lead to a fall.

 It is almost impossible to regain the balance point in an imbalanced state.

Most people who participate in tightrope walking will fail if they do not have experience and sufficient psychological quality. 』

 The person who posted this barrage was Yuehen Lorian.

 He also played this game when he was introduced to the clown circus by Art.

Lorian was disapproving at the time. When he stepped on the tightrope, the action of drawing out the sword caused his body to lose balance and fall instantly.

After falling twice in a row, Lorian managed to survive through on-site surgery to change the balance plug in his brain.

At this moment,

 The tightrope walk officially begins,

　　At raised his right arm high and stepped forward with the sole of his foot.

Yi Chen took out his right foot at the same time and stepped on the cold, steel-hard steel wire.

When the squeezing feeling of the rope from the soles of the shoes was transmitted to the soles of the feet, the extremely familiar touch pulled Yi Chen's thoughts back to the past, back to the depths of the dark orphanage.

He started walking on a single-plank bridge in physical education class at the age of three, and learned to walk on a tightrope at the age of four.

Moreover, the tightrope walking in physical education class is also very cruel. The ropes are all ten meters above the ground. If you are lucky, you will only break your leg. If you are not lucky, you will be sent away if you hit your spine or the back of your head.

The most cruel thing is undoubtedly the age of seven. The sports inspection requires orphans who are seven years old or older to take three items for testing.

 The project that Yi Chen drew happened to be tightrope walking.

This time he and other high-quality orphans who lived to be seven years old were led to a special room. The bottom of the wire rope here was no longer the ground but a standing sharp knife.

 The teacher in charge of the project also said in a very "humane" way that if you accidentally fall and happen not to be stabbed by a sharp knife, you are lucky and can start over.

Yichen and twenty other orphans walked on the wire rope together, five meters apart.

Those who can live to be seven years old are considered high-quality orphans. They usually have no problem walking the tightrope...but this time it is different. They have the dual pressure of sports inspections and death.

As one of them made a mistake and fell, screams echoed in the closed room, and everyone's mentality changed.

As the calves of other children were still shaking, the steel rope also began to sway, and more and more people fell.

 The teacher in charge of the project shook his head helplessly. It was not a pity, but he was tired of thinking about having to work overtime to clean up so many corpses.

When Yi Chen and the other nine people arrived at the opposite side and thought they had passed the test, they were patted on the back by the teacher again.

“Congratulations, you’re halfway done! Go back the same way, come on!”

The journey back becomes different again. Your eyes will unconsciously look at the companion below who has been pierced by a sharp knife, at the companion who is not shaking and screaming, and at the turbid blood overflowing on the ground, as if you can smell the taste.

In the end, only five people successfully passed. Except for Yi Chen, all of them knelt on the ground and vomited crazily.

 …

Ta!

The moment Yi Chen’s soles landed on the wire rope, his eyes actually closed.

 There is no taking of weapons or any unnecessary movements.

Even breathing becomes more stable than usual,

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　…

 Exhale gently and move forward.

Close your eyes the whole time and walk step by step towards Art on the opposite side.

The killing intent hovering around Yi Chen has all dispersed, and now he is just a simple tightrope walker.

Even Art was stunned by this scene.

 He had never seen anything like this before,

Any participant who is invited to walk on the tightrope, no one can maintain balance when they first step on the tightrope. Even a slight 'sway', whether it is the body or the mind, will be infinitely amplified by the [field] and cause imbalance.

 In Art’s eyes,

Yichen, a guy whose body is not perfect and relies on parasites to make up for it, can't achieve balance at all.

 But the situation in front of us is completely different,

 All that exudes from Yi Chen is stability, quietness and purity.

 (End of this chapter)