Death Game: Starting as a fraudster, pretending to be a god.

Under the dim, soft light of the lantern, Lin Yu saw a portable device, about the size of a palm, with a white metal casing and a row of black plastic knobs on the side.

Although he didn't know where Mans got it from, Lin Yu could tell just by looking at its appearance...

This thing should indeed be related to "spiritual power".

After all, this thing looks like a typical Kirishima-style creation, with the simple yet practical technological feel of the previous Kirishima civilization.

Lin Yu focused his mental energy on the item and figured out its usage and basic principles before Mans even started explaining.

Although the technology used to manufacture this thing may be quite advanced, its working principle is actually quite simple.

"This thing isn't for storing mental energy, but for recording the frequency bands of 'mental energy fluctuations' and then repeatedly releasing the same mental fluctuations, just like a 'mental energy recorder'," Lin Yu said. "It's perfect for recording the 'healing' techniques I use on you and continuing to enjoy that feeling after I leave."

This small white box contains a large amount of pure, calm "spiritual energy".

As long as one inputs their mental energy fluctuations into it, the box can copy, store, and release mental energy with the same fluctuations.

The kind of soul massage that I used on Mans doesn't consume much energy, and the storage in this small box can be used thousands of times.

Moreover, if Mans can find another instrument of the same type before it runs out, he can use the new instrument to continue recording and storing the mental fluctuations released by this instrument, thus achieving "transcription" and "refilling".

If Mans still has a way to "charge" this instrument, then even the "transcription" step can be omitted. Theoretically, he can use this one instrument indefinitely to perform mental massage on himself.

Lin Yu had already promised that if Mans found such a [tool] that could record mental energy, he would naturally give Mans unlimited opportunities to use it, so he was not stingy at this moment and began to fulfill his promise directly.

After inputting his mental energy fluctuations, Lin Yu quickly completed the recording of the mental energy massage fluctuations, turning the small device into a mental energy massager.

“Okay, Mans,” Lin Yu rubbed his head, looking extremely tired and exhausted. “Let’s check him out.”

Although his mental energy consumption was actually very small, Lin Yu still had to put on an appearance of being extremely tired and making a huge sacrifice—after all, Lin Yu could sense that although Mans had once been a prisoner imprisoned here and had committed the crime of "transcendental severance"... this "guardian" seemed to be a relatively conscientious type.

By exaggerating one's own high energy expenditure, it might be effective in gaining benefits from Mans.

Of course, it doesn't matter if it doesn't work, since Lin Yu is just acting casually and acting is not difficult for him.

This is like taking a shot even if there's no guarantee of success.

And it turns out...

Mans definitely fell for it.

"Dear Director... I am deeply grateful for your contributions!"

"With this thing you left behind in this 'eternal cage'... my guarding career will become much easier and more enjoyable!"

Mans held the instrument, thought for a moment, and said, "To express my gratitude, I will also provide you with some... practical and useful assistance."

Lin Yu asked curiously, "What kind of help?"

Mans handed the lantern to Lin Yu.

“Some ‘lighting tools’—these are considered quite valuable items in the ‘Eternal Cage,’ and even the guards don’t all have one.”

"Furthermore... although 'prisoners' and 'seekers' like you have the freedom to climb over the 'wall of separation,' theoretically speaking, you do not have the right to linger on the wall."

"Actually, the 'dividing wall' can be climbed over at any time. The only violation is 'appearing at the top of the dividing wall'... So the difference between night and day is that you can quickly pass through here at night—as long as you are not discovered, it is not considered a violation."

"Walking and lingering here is a privilege reserved for the 'Guardians'—I imagine your destination isn't just the next area. If you could walk along the dividing wall, it would save you a lot of trouble, wouldn't it?"

As Mans spoke, Lin Yu, holding the lantern, nodded and spoke.

“I see… that’s something the elf didn’t mention.”

"But... so if you find me here but don't actively expel me, doesn't that mean you've also broken the rules?"

Lin Yu looked at Mans and asked seriously.

Mans nodded: "Yes...but it doesn't matter, the 'rules' are different here too."

"There are many rules within the 'Eternal Cage,' some for prisoners, some for guards... and some specifically for you seekers of the Way. Exploring these 'rules' is an important part of the trials you seekers of the Way must face."

“While I cannot reveal the specifics of these rules, for the sake of ‘this’,” Mans shook the instrument in his hand, “I can tell you that… regardless of the group being targeted by these ‘rules,’ there is a distinction between those that must be followed and those that should be followed as much as possible.”

"The reason for these differences is that... some rules were directly established by our Lord, while others were established by the Warden, the Judge, and other high-ranking officials—although they were also authorized by our Lord to manage this 'Eternal Cage,' and the rules they established also represented our Lord's will, those rules also had room for 'flexibility.'"

As Mans spoke, Lin Yu understood.

"And the rule that 'one cannot linger on top of the wall of separation' is precisely not something that His Excellency the God of Fairness and Judgment directly stipulated, is it?"

Mans nodded: "Of course, otherwise there wouldn't be any distinction between 'daytime' and 'nighttime' for the illegal act of 'climbing over the city wall'."

"So even if I violated the derivative provisions concerning the guards in this article and did not directly attack you and knock down the wall, the consequences and costs are something I can bear—in fact, if I am not discovered, I can go completely unpunished."

As Mans spoke, Lin Yu nodded.

"I see... So, how do I find the fastest path to the 'Boundary Wall'?"

After all, these "dividing walls" are winding and twisting. In the darkness, Lin Yu cannot see the road. Even with a lantern to illuminate the way, long-term route planning is still impossible.

Therefore, Lin Yu also needs Mans to point him in the right direction to reduce the possibility of taking detours.

Upon hearing Lin Yu's question, Mans asked, "Are you planning to go to other areas? Which area do you want to go to?"

"Any area is fine, but... it would be best if it leads directly to Central."

Lin Yu said seriously.

Upon hearing this, Mans pointed in a direction: "That is to go this way, and when you encounter a fork, go to the left. You will soon find the 'Boundary Wall'."

"However... I must remind you that 'you cannot cross the boundary wall' and 'you cannot destroy the boundary wall' are rules set by our Lord. You must never climb or cross the boundary wall as you would the 'dividing wall'."

"If you want to go to another region, the best compliant way is to find a 'guardian' with the necessary authority... but unfortunately, I do not have that authority."

Mans reminded him, and Lin Yu nodded.

"Don't worry, I'll follow the rules."

Mans knew, of course, that Lin Yu was probably already prepared to cross the "boundary wall," so he didn't try to persuade him any further. He simply pretended not to know anything about it, said goodbye to Lin Yu again, waved goodbye, and disappeared into the darkness.

After Mans left, Lin Yu carefully put away his lantern and walked on top of the "dividing wall," following the direction Mans had indicated for some time...

In his perception, a wall appeared that was even taller and thicker than the "wall of separation".

The wall is about five or six times the height of the "Dividing Wall"—in other words, even starting from the top of the "Dividing Wall," it would take four or five times the effort and energy to climb this "Boundary Wall."

However, for Lin Yu...

You still have to climb.

However, when he drew the [Limit-Breaking Jade Chef's Knife] again, another voice came from behind him.

“I say… you’re not planning to cross the ‘Border Wall,’ are you, ‘Seeker of the Way’?”

Lin Yu turned around, and a beam of light shone in the darkness.

The beam of light came from a flashlight, shining upwards onto a person's face, as if it were deliberately used to create a sense of horror.

Lin Yu wasn't initially intimidated, but after carefully examining the other person's beautiful and delicate features—even the unflattering angle and lighting couldn't hide them—...

Lin Yu felt a sense of dread.

These facial features were somewhat familiar to him.

Her hair was jet black and smooth, and her eyes were beautiful and fiery red.

And those pale lips, as thin as a blade.

"Wow!"

Seeing Lin Yu's gaze, the other person made a face in the flashlight beam, their eyes moving up and down and their tongue sticking out.

Although Lin Yu knew very well that the other party was most likely one of the guards of this "eternal cage," just like Mans...

But this face...

It is the face of the Undying Heaven.

The guy in front of me is definitely a member of the Nightless City family!

Moreover, they have an absolute direct kinship with Evernight Fire Music and Evernight Fire Apricot!

His eyebrows, eyes, and hair are practically identical to those of Huo Le from Nightless City.

This cheeky, crazy way of holding a flashlight upside down to scare people reminded Lin Yu of Huo Xing from the Nightless City.

So here comes the question…

How could someone from the Everlasting Heaven Clan be trapped in the Eternal Cage?!