[Perfect Clearance Reward: Free Body Repair Function, please relax.]

  This was the last sentence. After hearing it, an irresistible drowsiness overwhelmed Lu Ce, and he lost consciousness.

  ***

  Ding ding ding dang ding ding~~

  It was unclear how much time had passed, maybe just a few minutes, when Lu Ce was suddenly awakened by his alarm.

  Upon opening his eyes, he found himself in the familiar dark room, the familiar ten-square-meter dormitory bathroom.

  The familiar moldy corner, the old second-hand Redmi phone by the bed, and Lu Ce was startled as he looked at his legs—they were intact.

  "Was it a dream?..... So real."

  With a sigh tinged with a bit of disappointment, he reached out to turn off the alarm on his phone, but a loud bang ensued.

  The noise fully woke him up. Curiously, he turned on the light and looked at the deep imprint on the bed, puzzled.

  If it weren't for the mattress, his "luxury" phone might have been completely destroyed.

  Suddenly, Lu Ce seemed to think of something. He quickly turned on his phone, connected to the dorm's Wi-Fi, and randomly opened a social media platform.

  The top trending search under the search bar was burning with a fiery color, described simply in just four words.

  —Chosen's Paradise, Global Game!

  The number of searches had already reached a staggering 180 million.

  It's worth noting that the highest trending topic in this platform's history was only forty million. 180 million... no celebrity's agency would dare fabricate such a number!

  Lu Ce hurriedly clicked in and began browsing through the numerous news reposts.

  "At midnight, a large number of people disappeared into thin air, a Canadian airline plane crashed, and the crew reported that the captain and co-pilot vanished from the cockpit."

  "Many people's phones, computers, and electronic devices suddenly started broadcasting, with screens even appearing out of thin air on their corneas, impossible to close."

  "An Australian man demonstrated superpowers, claiming to be a perfect clearance individual, declaring a new era has arrived, and he will become the ruler of the world."

  Stolen from its original source, this story is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.

  "A large number of people claim to be Chosen Ones, but there is no forced entry into the game, saying they can voluntarily join later."

  "Experts suggest it might be a mass fraud, and the police are investigating, hoping that genuine participants or game players will contact the authorities."

  The screen was filled with one message after another, most of which were direct announcements from official media, fully illustrating the seriousness of the matter.

  Lu Ce checked and found that the earliest release of this news was less than twenty hours ago, yet it had already spread so widely.

  There was almost no other news on the entire page. Various self-media outlets flocked in, and all sorts of mysterious videos filled the entire software.

  This was the first time everyone had witnessed what a world upheaval looked like.

  And Lu Ce himself was among the first batch of firsthand witnesses to this upheaval, even... the very first!

  "According to all current interviews, all firsthand witnesses stated that after the first game ended, the screen suddenly entered their eyes, and they could check data and the next game time with a thought."

  "But currently, all volunteers in hospitals have shown no eye or brain abnormalities..."

  As Lu Ce read through the various interviews, he realized something was off. With a thought, the screen appeared before his eyes.

  This control felt very natural, like instinctively controlling his own body, requiring no instruction.

  At this moment, the screen was empty, displaying only a few simple lines.

  [Rest Mode.]

  [In each game, you can choose to be an audience member or a player.]

  [Of course, we believe the world welcomes players, and players will eventually own the world.]

  [Time until the next game starts: 47:54:43.]

  [This is God's challenge, Chosen's Paradise, welcome to your visit!]

  "So, there's only two days until the next game starts?

  According to the news, the time in the game is continuous with the real world, and the time in the game is the same as outside.

  If participants disappear into the game, it means this game is more like a crossover, not just a mental entry..."

  As Lu Ce gathered information, he muttered to himself, suddenly realizing that although he seemed to have achieved that first place, he knew nothing.

  These other participants online seemed to know a lot.

  According to yesterday's explanation, there was a guide in the Initial Game, but it seemed he killed it....

  That was the first time in his life he killed someone, but for some reason, he felt no psychological burden.

  He also vaguely sensed that the world's moral standards and order might soon undergo a reshuffle.

  After about half an hour, he suddenly realized he might be late, quickly jumping up to get ready.

  ***

  "Hey, it's Little Lu. Why are you up so late today? I thought you had already left."

  Most of the students had already left, and Old Wang, the dorm manager, who was tidying up the room, greeted Lu Ce.

  Due to being an orphan, Lu Ce was a student in need and eventually applied to live in the janitor's room in the building.

  Although the conditions were poor, it at least saved him some expenses and spared him from many complex interpersonal relationships.

  He hurriedly responded with a couple of words and quickly ran towards the school.

  ***

  "Reporting."

  The already late Lu Ce stood at the door and called out.

  Today's classroom atmosphere was slightly different, as if there was a restless energy in the air.

  In the senior class, the homeroom teacher, Old Liu, was still standing on the platform, but everyone below was whispering to each other, and the teacher was constantly checking his phone, not managing the class.

  After this report, the entire classroom seemed to have been muted, with all eyes turning to the door, and even Old Liu put down his phone.

  The current silence lasted for at least five seconds before Old Liu took a deep breath and asked: "Why are you late?"

  Lu Ce had never seen such attention given to his tardiness before. After a brief pause, he replied: "I overslept."

  Instantly, the classroom returned to its noisy state, with even a few "tsk~" sounds coming from the crowd.

  The homeroom teacher, Old Liu, also seemed a bit disappointed. Initially, he thought there might be a rumored game participant in his class.

  Because, according to existing reports, the game ended around this morning.

  Seeing that no one was paying attention to him anymore, Lu Ce returned to his seat.

  A senior class, due to this matter, had put aside all studies and courses, with everyone excitedly discussing, as if anticipating the arrival of a new world.

  "Ahem, alright, everyone is here, let's quiet down.

  According to the school's and the Ministry of Education's requirements, classes are suspended today to discuss and organize some matters.

  As for the subsequent course arrangements, it will depend on the specific organization of society, and even how the College Entrance Examination will be conducted will depend on the situation.

  Currently, the importance of 'that matter' surpasses everything!"

  The homeroom teacher's serious expression didn't make anyone in the class take it seriously; instead, they became even more excited.

  "Alright, everyone should know what I'm talking about.

  That Chosen's Paradise. Is there anyone in our class who has been chosen, becoming one of those so-called Chosen Ones?"