The voice carried a chilling coldness, silencing the boisterous crowd instantly.
Chen Luo turned at the sound and felt his eyes light up. Her tall figure, clad in a tight Shenhe cosplay outfit, her cold and beautiful face complemented by streaks of white hair – she was a stunningly beautiful mature woman.
What interested Chen Luo even more was the cold aura she unconsciously exuded when she spoke. That fluctuation of power seemed much stronger than others.
Seeing that everyone's attention was drawn to her, Su Xiao continued in her clear, cool voice:
"We don't have much time. Look carefully at the safe zone's perimeter."
"When night first fell, the light outside the convention venue extended about ten meters, and all monsters would not enter this light.
"And now, it's only been about an hour since nightfall, and the light's range has already decreased by one meter. Darkness is approaching the so-called safe zone!"
"If we continue to stay in the safe zone, waiting for rescue that may or may not come. By the time the light completely disappears, we will have to face these monsters head-on!"
Upon hearing this, the crowd forgot about refuting Chen Luo's earlier remarks and quickly began observing the location of the illuminated area outside the venue.
To their astonishment, they exclaimed:
"These lights are receding! They're moving very slowly, but they are indeed moving!"
"Damn it! The so-called safe zone isn't safe at all! If we hadn't noticed and kept hiding inside the venue, we would all die!"
"What do we do?! If the lights disappear, we'll have to face those terrifying monsters in the darkness directly!!"
The crowd fell into a panic. They had all assumed the safe zone would exist indefinitely, just like in online games.
But now it seemed that this so-called safe zone might not even last through the first night.
Those man-sized night wolves might be dealt with by Chen Luo with one fireball each, but the people inside the venue harbored a deep-seated fear of these monsters.
Before Chen Luo awoke, it wasn't as if no one had tried to fight the monsters. But the result was injuries and even deaths for some.
Especially after nightfall, when the night wolves surrounded the safe zone, anyone who attempted to break out would immediately be attacked by the pack.
The screams of the professionals, torn apart by the monsters in their final moments, had completely eroded everyone's courage.
This was also why, when Chen Luo awoke and went out to hunt monsters with Hu Tao, everyone looked at him as if he were an idiot.
...
Amidst the chaotic crowd, the long-legged mature woman Su Xiao's gaze was fixed on Chen Luo across the throng.
She wanted to know what plans this man, who had displayed such immense strength, had in mind.
Sensing the gaze from the long-legged, well-endowed mature woman, Chen Luo nodded slightly, then raised his right hand and opened his palm.
"Boom!"
With a loud bang, five giant fireballs suddenly ignited above Chen Luo. Under his control, these fireballs, each capable of instantly killing anyone present, floated quietly in the air, exuding an unspoken pressure on everyone.
This pressure also quieted the panicked crowd.
After all, the disappearance of the safe zone was merely a possibility. These fireballs, however, were tangible and could turn them all to ash.
Chen Luo looked at the now silent crowd and declared loudly:
"This is a doomsday game, but it is reality! If we die here, we die for real!"
"You are afraid! You are terrified! You are confused! You don't know what to do!"
"So! Listen to me! Because here, I am the strongest!"
"The night wolves you fear are merely targets for me to gain experience! As long as you follow me, you all have a chance to survive!"
The confused and chaotic crowd reacted differently to Chen Luo's words.
Some looked at Chen Luo with excitement, as if they had grasped a lifeline.
Some looked at the outspoken Chen Luo with unconcealed resentment and even jealousy.
Others rubbed their thighs, their eyes hazy as they looked at Chen Luo, who now seemed to want to control everything.
Chen Luo accepted all these gazes, including those of the female admirers, knowing that this was necessary to control thousands of people.
His superior mental attributes seemed to imbue his voice with a certain power, and regardless of their mindset, no one dared to object.
Chen Luo looked with satisfaction at the now quiet crowd, clenching his raised right fist again. The five giant fireballs in the sky instantly exploded.
The cascading fire rain, accompanied by dancing snowflakes, illuminated the scene before them, making it as beautiful as a fairy tale.
Amidst this beautiful scene, Chen Luo looked at the thousands of people before him with varied expressions and declared loudly:
"And I have only one request for you all! Everyone must obey my commands! So that all of us can survive!"
"Not just survive tonight! But to survive in this damn doomsday game, always! Do you understand me!!!"
Chen Luo's gaze was burning as he looked at the thousands of people before him.
He needed everyone's help. Until he was strong enough, only by uniting more people could they increase their chances of survival.
Meeting Chen Luo's almost tangible gaze, the hostile looks in the crowd began to subside, replaced by growing admiration. The infatuated gazes intensified, but no one spoke first.
Just a few hours ago, they had all been living in a civilized world. Now, suddenly having to obey a man who looked handsome was difficult for everyone to adapt to.
However, not everyone was unmoved. For instance, Hu Tao, the beautiful girl with twin ponytails, who was also long-legged and flat-chested, was now looking at Chen Luo with shining eyes and raised her hand beside him.
Chen Luo patted his (?) head with a sense of gratification, but felt a touch of helplessness in his heart. This young person (?) was too excited and didn't even shout their willingness.
There were thousands of people, and if you don't shout, how would anyone know you agreed? It wouldn't have any motivating effect! Young person (?)!
But after Chen Luo patted Hu Tao's head, their eyes became even more excited, and the twin ponytails behind them swayed with their owner's mood.
Judging by their expression, they were practically eager to grab their weapons and follow Chen Luo through fire and water.
Just as Chen Luo was feeling helpless about the cute creature beside him,
The next moment, an excited voice rang out from not far from Chen Luo. The little胖子 Zhang Wei, once again roundly, came to Chen Luo's side and shouted excitedly:
"I am willing! Big Brother's command is my direction! If Big Brother tells me to kill ducks, I will never go to call chickens!"
Chen Luo looked at this number one subordinate with a mix of amusement and exasperation, but it was good that someone had spoken up to start.
With Zhang Wei's loud lead, the crowd's resistance gradually weakened.
Following that, a clear and cool voice sounded. The long-legged, well-endowed, white-haired, beautiful mature woman Su Xiao looked at Chen Luo calmly and said:
"I am also willing. I believe you can lead us to survive."
Chen Luo smiled kindly at this intelligent mature woman, and Su Xiao continued:
"However, Big Brother, I have a question. What should we call you?"
Looking at Su Xiao's slightly meaningful gaze, Chen Luo knew she had probably guessed something.
Who said that a large bust meant a small brain? Su Xiao's proud chest and her exceptional intelligence were in no way contradictory.
Since Chen Luo had stepped forward, he had no intention of hiding his identity.
After all, what kind of strong person hides their face?
A complex, multi-faceted meditation pattern flashed in Chen Luo's eyes. As he meditated, a powerful mental pressure poured out onto everyone.
His voice, clear and resonant in the snowy summer night, was:
"My name is Chen Luo, the world's number one Chen Luo!"