Chapter 3 The Vanishing Script

"What the hell are you talking about? Script Part 3? I've seen that script. You're all dead. Only Zheng Xiaoying and I are still alive. Even if we follow the script, we're the ultimate winners. How does that feel? Hahaha..."

Zhou Tian laughed hysterically, but Shen Wei shook his head dismissively, his face full of mockery.

"If I'm not mistaken, your script has already disappeared, hasn't it?"

"What do you mean the script disappeared? What nonsense are you spouting? I never even received a script. Didn't you know that? People who aren't participating in the filming don't get scripts. Besides, even without a script, I know where the plot is headed. And we, the Tianzhao Association, are determined to get our hands on those two things!"

"Those with scripts are actors; those without scripts are the real characters in the story. Actors can escape from here, but the real characters in the story will be trapped forever. Think about it yourself. You have no way out..."

As Shen Wei finished speaking, Zhou Tian's face changed instantly. He frantically searched his body, clearly unable to find the script.

"That's impossible. This kid is just trying to scare me. He's trying to put psychological pressure on me to weaken my combat power..."

Just as Zhou Tian was doubting himself, Shen Wei released the Book of Wisdom. After saying a few words to it, he sent it to find Yang Chen and protect him.

"Yang Chen, I know you're feeling sad and heartbroken right now, but there's something you have to do. Because this matter might change the future, preventing your friend from having to die. No, that's not quite right. It'll bring your friend back to life..."

Hearing Shen Wei's words, the light finally returned to Yang Chen's defeated eyes. He mustered his strength and asked eagerly, "What exactly is the method? Shen Wei, tell me quickly, I beg you, I'm willing to pay any price..."

Shen Wei looked at the slightly remorseful Yang Chen and shook his head helplessly. "Are kids these days all so precocious? I don't even have a girlfriend yet, and they're already in love to the point of life and death."

"You brat, stop talking nonsense. What they have is pure friendship. Unlike you, the Lich King, who knows what's going on in your head all day..."

"My dear Righty-san, how could you betray me again? We're on the same side..."

Just as Shen Wei and his Evil God Right Hand were bickering, Yang Chen finally couldn't take it anymore.

"Just tell me! As long as you tell me, I'll go back and introduce Ji Ziyue to you..."

"Not bad, not bad. So young, yet so generous with other people's possessions, acting as a matchmaker. This kid's got potential!"

The Evil God Right Hand was quite satisfied with Yang Chen.

"Yang Chen, don't listen to that guy's nonsense. The second act of this movie is already set in stone. We must stop those two things from being blood sacrificed and brought into this world. I've already told the Book of Wisdom how to solve this. It'll tell you what to do. What you need to do now is get the plot back on track and reseal those two things. Only then will I not die in the third act. If I don't die in the third act, then you won't die in the second act because I'll be saved by the me who traveled from the future, understand?"

"Now, go to the dormitory building immediately. Stop that woman named Zheng Xiaoying from starting the blood sacrifice at all costs. Although you're seriously injured and lack strength, just listen to the Book of Wisdom's instructions, and I believe the two of you can handle it."

"Once you've completed all of this, we might get another chance to rewrite the script. At that time, I'll take you back to the first part of the movie to completely change the ending, creating a butterfly effect so that no one will die..."

Watching Zhou Tian approaching, Shen Wei quickly finished saying everything he knew.

After hearing this, Yang Chen frowned slightly. "Although what you said is disjointed and I don't understand most of it, when I heard 'butterfly effect,' I thought of something. Are you saying that this is both a script and a complete space-time, and what we need to do is travel through space-time and change the future..."

"That's right. Leave this guy to me. You and the Book of Wisdom go first, to that classroom on the fourth floor. I've opened the seal there, and you can get out through the window. Remember, use any means necessary to stop her from the blood sacrifice..."

After speaking, Shen Wei drew his long knife from the Yin-Yang Umbrella and charged towards Zhou Tian, who had used Battōjutsu (drawing sword technique).

"Why are you acting so noble? Letting that kid go just means I have to take your life to compensate. Die!"

"Zhan Gu (Bone Severing)"

Shen Wei drew his sword in a backhand, slashing diagonally from bottom to top. Zhou Tian's Battōjutsu was a chop from top to bottom!

The blades of the two mystical long knives collided with a deafening crash, creating a string of dazzling sparks, while terrifying buzzing sounds echoed continuously in the classroom corridor.

The violent energy around the two of them blew the scattered debris in the corridor far away.

At this time, the two maintained the same posture, wrestling with each other. But in the end, Zhou Tian, who had experienced more dungeon instances, was superior. His violent slash suddenly pressed down, and then he kicked Shen Wei's sword back, kicking him dozens of meters away.

"This guy is indeed very strong. No wonder Yang Chen's strength that day couldn't defeat him..."

Shen Wei wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and leaned on his knife to stand up again.

Zhou Tian, having tested that Shen Wei's strength was far inferior to his own, did not press his advantage. Instead, a teasing smile, like a cat playing with a mouse, appeared on his face. He carried the katana in his hand on his shoulder, whistled, and walked towards Shen Wei step by step.

"I thought you had some skills, but is that all?"

Zhou Tian's face was full of disdain and mockery.

"You're not a Chosen One from China, are you? Judging from the weapon you use, the routines of your moves, and the Tianzhao Association you mentioned, you're very likely Japanese."

Shen Wei pointed his knife at Zhou Tian, who had stopped not far from him.

"That's right. I'm indeed a Chosen One from Japan. Zhou Tian is just a fake name I took for convenience. I didn't expect you guys to actually believe it..."

Zhou Tian shrugged nonchalantly.

"Then let me guess your purpose. You and that woman named Zheng Xiaoying are after the black and gray threads in the other dimension that can parasitize human souls and bodies. You want to use these two things to launch another war of aggression, right?..."

Shen Wei questioned sharply.

"I have to say, you're indeed very good at deduction, linking one thing to another, and your logic is also very rigorous. I admit, you're right. In order for the Empire of Japan to stand at the pinnacle of the world, everything we do is worthwhile. It's useless for you to know these secrets, because you can only take this secret to the underworld, and I will cut off your head and keep it as the best trophy..."