Chapter 32 The Second Act

"What the hell are you talking about? What's this about Part 3 of the script? I've seen that script; you all die! Only Zheng Xiaoying and I survive. Even according to the script, we're the ultimate winners. Doesn't that piss you off? Hahaha..."

Zhou Tian laughed hysterically, but Shen Wei just shook his head, 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 got a script! Didn't you know that? People who aren't participating in the film don't get scripts. Besides, even without a script, I know how the story goes. And we, the Tianzhao Society, are determined to get our hands on those two things!"

"Actors have scripts; those without scripts are the real people in the story. Actors can escape from here, but the real people in the story will be trapped here forever. Think about it. You're already out of options..."

As soon 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 fighting ability..."

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

"Yang Chen, I know you're sad and upset right now, but there's something you have to do, because it might change the future and prevent your friend from dying. No, that's not quite right. It might even bring your friend back to life..."

Hearing Shen Wei's words, the despairing look in Yang Chen's eyes finally flickered with a hint of light. He mustered his strength and eagerly asked, "What is it? Shen Wei, tell me, please! I'm willing to pay any price..."

Shen Wei shook his head helplessly, looking at the guilt-ridden Yang Chen. "Are kids these days really this precocious? I don't even have a girlfriend yet, and they're already in love to the point of wanting to die for each other."

"You brat, stop talking nonsense. What they have is pure friendship. Unlike you, the Lich King, who knows what you're thinking about all day..."

"My dear Righty, 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 stand it anymore.

"Just tell me already! If you tell me, I'll go back and introduce Sister Ji Ziyue to you..."

"Not bad, using other people's generosity at such a young age and playing matchmaker. This kid, I like him..."

The Evil God Right Hand was quite pleased 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 have to stop those two things from being sacrificed and resurrected. I've already told the Book of Wisdom the solution. It will tell you what to do. What you need to do now is get the plot back on track and re-seal those two things. Only then will I not die in the third act of the movie. If I don't die in the third act, the 'me' who traveled from the third act will save you in the second act, and you won't die, understand?"

"Go to the dormitory building immediately and 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 my Book of Wisdom's instructions, and I believe you two can handle it."

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

Looking at Zhou Tian approaching, Shen Wei said everything he knew as quickly as possible.

After hearing this, Yang Chen frowned slightly. "Although what you said was disjointed, and I didn'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 continuum, and what we need to do is travel through space-time and change the future..."

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

With that, Shen Wei drew his long sword from the Yin-Yang Umbrella and charged toward Zhou Tian, who had used Battōjutsu.

"Why are you pretending to be so noble? Since you let that kid go, you'll have to pay with your life! Die!"

"Zhan Gu (Bone Cutter)"

Shen Wei drew his sword in a backhand, slashing upwards from below. Zhou Tian's Battōjutsu was a downward slash from above!

The blades of the two bizarre swords collided with a deafening crash, creating a series of dazzling sparks as the terrifying buzzing sound echoed through the corridor of the classroom.

The violent force surrounding the two of them blew the scattered debris in the corridor far away.

The two men were now in the same stance, locked in a contest of strength. But Zhou Tian, who had experienced more dungeon instances, was ultimately superior. His violent slash suddenly pressed down, then he kicked Shen Wei's sword, sending him flying backwards for more than ten meters.

"This guy is really strong. No wonder Yang Chen couldn't defeat him on that day..."

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

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

"I thought you were capable of something, but is that all?"

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

"You're not a Huaxia Chosen One, are you? Judging from the weapon you use, the moves you make, and the Tianzhao Society you mentioned, you're most likely Japanese."

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

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

Zhou Tian shrugged indifferently.

"Then let me guess your purpose. You and that woman named Zheng Xiaoying are after the black and gray lines in the alternate dimension that can parasitize people's souls and bodies. You want to use these two things to launch another war of aggression, isn't that right?..."

Shen Wei asked sternly.

"I have to say, you're a very good reasoner, everything is linked together and your logic is very tight. I admit it, you're right. In order for the Empire of Japan to stand at the top of the world, everything we do is worth it. 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 collect it as the best trophy..."