Chapter 192: SIMP in the Pleasure house
The moment the final barrier surrounding the World Tree Blessing collapsed, the entire region descended into madness.
Thousands of participants who had been waiting for this exact moment immediately transformed into streaks of light as they rushed toward the enormous golden tree. Nobody cared about appearances anymore.
The elegant geniuses abandoned their composure, the arrogant young masters forgot their pride, and even the calmest cultivators accelerated with everything they had because everyone understood the same truth. The first opportunities were often the most valuable opportunities.
Golden mist covered the sky while ancient energy flooded every corner of the World Tree. The massive fruits hanging among distant branches remained hidden behind layers of divine light that distorted vision and spiritual perception.
Even participants who specialized in eye techniques found themselves unable to see clearly. The World Tree protected its treasures from greedy eyes, just as it had done countless times throughout history.
Tony crossed the barrier and immediately activated Heavenly Mirage Steps. His figure blurred before disappearing from the sight of nearby participants.
Several sea tribe warriors who had been watching him carefully immediately chased after him, while numerous human geniuses followed from behind. To an outsider, it looked as though Tony had become the center of attention the moment everyone entered.
Tony simply laughed inwardly.
He understood Luka’s intentions perfectly.
The old woman never expected sixty-five sea tribe members to kill him immediately. Such a thing would be impossible even if they attacked together. Their real mission was obvious. Delay him. Distract him. Force him into meaningless battles while others claimed the true opportunities hidden within the World Tree.
Unfortunately for them, Tony had already decided what mattered most.
The seeds... Nothing else mattered.
The spirit had repeated the same warning so many times that even Tony could no longer ignore it. Whatever those seeds were, they possessed enough value to make a mysterious being from another world repeatedly emphasize their importance.
The landscape around him changed continuously as he advanced. Ancient forests appeared and vanished. Golden rivers crossed his path before disappearing into the distance. Massive roots larger than mountains stretched through the terrain like giant dragons sleeping beneath the earth.
The entire world felt unreal, as though reality itself had been reconstructed according to rules older than human civilization.
Eventually the terrain opened into an enormous stone region surrounded by towering walls.
Participants continued arriving one after another.
Mark Smith arrived... Emma Rock arrived... The bald monk arrived. The sea tribe warriors arrived.
More and more people gathered as confusion spread throughout the crowd.
The location appeared completely sealed.
Ancient walls stretched toward the horizon in every direction without revealing a single gate or passage. Countless participants searched frantically for hidden entrances. Some climbed the walls. Others activated detection techniques. Several formation experts even examined every stone they could find.
Nothing worked... There was no visible path forward.
The only unusual object inside the entire area was an ancient stone well standing silently at the center.
Tony ignored everything else and walked directly toward it.
Naturally, this attracted attention.
After all, everyone else was investigating the walls while Tony appeared interested in the least impressive object present.
He stepped onto the edge of the well and looked downward.
Then he waited.
Lily stared at his back impatiently. Even though she wants to stop him, she didn’t took any action. She was angry on him as he completely ignoring her from days.
The surrounding participants gradually became impatient.
Several sea tribe warriors watched him with open suspicion. Others began wondering whether the Golden Flag Champion had discovered some hidden clue. Even Emma occasionally glanced in his direction while continuing her own observations.
Tony remained completely focused on the darkness below.
The spirit had already warned him that many opportunities inside the World Tree required timing rather than strength. Charging forward blindly often produced worse results than waiting.
Eventually a faint sound drifted upward from deep within the well.
The moment the sound reached his ears, his eyes brightened. Without explaining anything, he immediately jumped.
The crowd reacted instantly. Several participants rushed toward the well.
By the time they reached the edge, Tony had already vanished.
No splash... The darkness swallowed him completely.
The scene immediately caused a chain reaction.
One participant jumped... Then another.
Then five more.
Soon dozens of figures were disappearing into the well as everyone realized the obvious truth. The well wasn’t decoration. It was the entrance.
Tony felt neither falling nor movement.
His consciousness drifted through a strange space where time seemed meaningless. Ancient images flashed before his eyes. Cities rose and collapsed. Kingdoms flourished and vanished. Countless unfamiliar faces appeared and disappeared within an endless flow of history.
When his vision finally cleared, he discovered that the world around him had changed completely.
The scent of perfume filled the air. Soft music drifted through the room.
Silk curtains surrounded a luxurious bed large enough to accommodate several people.
Beautiful lanterns illuminated ornate decorations that reflected extraordinary wealth.
Tony sat upright slowly while staring at his surroundings. He examined the room again. Then examined it a third time.
The conclusion remained unchanged.
"Don’t tell me..."
His gaze moved toward the doorway where several elegantly dressed women walked through a corridor while laughing among themselves.
A long silence followed.
Finally Tony rubbed his forehead and sighed.
"Out of all the places in an ancient inheritance, I somehow wake up inside a pleasure house."
The system, spirit coughed lightly before answering. "Technically speaking, this isn’t a real place. The participants have entered a Dream Realm. Their consciousness has been projected into different lives from an ancient era connected to the World Tree."
Tony narrowed his eyes immediately.
The important part wasn’t the pleasure house.
The important part was the phrase different lives.
"You’re telling me everyone arrived somewhere different?"
The spirit nodded.
"The experiences won’t be the same. The identities won’t be the same. The choices won’t be the same. Every participant will awaken in a different role inside this ancient world."
Tony’s expression gradually became serious.
Because that explanation created a dangerous possibility. If every participant experienced different lives, then some would receive opportunities while others received disasters.
Some would gain advantages... Others would lose time.
Tony slowly stood from the luxurious bed.
"Where are you going...?!"
Tony’s ears tingled as he heard the seductive tone. He slowly turned his head and swallowed hard. "Oh MY GOD... big bbbb..."
