Chapter 1 Preface

  A mysterious 'personnel' selection...

  "Alright, it seems that the so-called infinite wind opening has begun. Everything went black in front of me, and when I came to, I found myself in a different location. However, not many people around thought they had been kidnapped or anything like that. Some were even more fearful, huddled together in a corner, trembling with fear, staring at the faint figure not far away."

  The clothes on him were also the common attire of ordinary young people, and even looking at his figure gave a feeling that he was quite weak. The only difference was that you could see through his body to the scene behind him, and even though the faint shadow of his face had a look of confusion, it still couldn't dispel the feeling of intimidation that emanated from his body, which ordinary people found daunting.

  Adding to that the sickly feeling on his body, pale skin that's a bit too much, it can't get any more eerie. Among the young people present, perhaps they had yearned for supernatural things before, but when they really encountered something like this, it was a different story altogether.

  Many people have tried to find ghosts, but when they really encounter them... I believe many people don't want to meet them!

  "Hmm... I should be at the crematorium?"

  Strange, he swept a glance around, and even Jiǔ Mìng didn't understand why the people around him were all staring at him with a look as if they had seen a ghost.

  This is not like a hell, but rather just a maze.

  Crematorium?

  The people who heard Jiǔ Mìng's whisper had their mouths twitching slightly, but they didn't dare to ask questions. Everyone present was an ordinary person, and in their daily lives, where would they have the opportunity to see a ghost? Now that they saw one, those who could look straight at Jiǔ Mìng were considered brave.

  "What the hell are you, human or ghost?!" Just as Jiǔ Mìng was stunned, a rough voice rang out. Jiǔ Mìng turned his head to look back, and a man with a very big brotherly aura walked over. It turns out that there were quite a few people here, at least several dozen.

  "Of course it is... wait, maybe not." He lifted his hand to take a look and was stunned for a moment. His semi-transparent hand really didn't have any special effects, which made him wonder if he had actually died already? Although he didn't know how he got here, the last time he woke up, all he felt was heat.

  At that time, he was put in a furnace to be roasted. Just after barely escaping from the furnace, after seeing where he was, due to being severely 'burned', his consciousness sank again... Ah, so it seems like I really did die?

  The last clear memory gradually came back, and Jiuming also calmed down. It's good that he didn't die. Don't worry about what shape he has become for now. From his current soul body image, it can be seen what kind of person Jiuming was when he was alive - a typical weak and sickly young man who didn't know if he would make it through the day. Even his name was given by a fortune teller on the road, which suited him just fine. The reason is that this name has a strong destiny, and nine is an extreme number, lacking one to be perfect without being overly taboo. As for whether it's useful... that's another story.

  He is famous but has no surname, anyway he was adopted, so his surname doesn't matter.

  It seems now that this name didn't make his life any tougher, and he still ended up being sent to the crematorium after passing away...

  Well, maybe being like this now is also a kind of living?

  "Hmm, doesn't seem to be a vengeful spirit after all. Where is this place? Are you guys having a party?" With a carefree smile, Jiǔ Mìng no longer worried about his current state and shifted his attention to the surroundings, "A party?"

  If all the people here can really gather together.

  White-collar workers, students, laborers and so on, after the initial panic, thus nine lives showed very normal, these people's nervous mood gradually calmed down, turned to look around, paying attention to things that were previously overlooked.

  Where is this place? How did they get here?

  "You don't know where this is either?" The man who asked Jiǔ Mìng furrowed his brow, in his opinion, Jiǔ Mìng should have known something, this was purely an unconscious behavior, among the dozens of people here, only Jiǔ Mìng was a 'dead' person.

  "Labyrinth?" He scratched his head, and the Ninth Life moved his body, as if he had shed the constraints of his physical weakness. Although his physique remained the same, the actual feeling gave him an extraordinary sense of power and fullness, no longer the kind of physique that would strain his waist from moving a single brick. To say the least, his physical constitution in his past life was quite poor, but he rarely felt mentally fatigued, and slept very little.

  The doctor had seriously warned him about this, even so he still needs to take regular breaks, and even longer than a normal person. His spirit is good but his body can't keep up with such a strong spirit, if he doesn't want to die young then he should stop torturing himself like this!

  "Look over here!"

  With a shout of surprise, everyone's attention shifted over there, and on the ground, a line of subtitles slowly emerged.

  Cough! A rather eerie scene, this is the introduction to this place. The first sentence already made everyone's heart cool down. There is no exit here. As for the space, although it's not infinitely large, the possibility of running out alone and encountering others is unlikely.

  The usual means, one stick and one date, after threatening, it's a big pile of promises that make people sleepy, such as being superior to others, living forever, etc. After looking at them for about nine lives, it's clear that someone has been moved, is this what believing in means?

  Promises are conditions... as long as there is one person.

  "Ah?" Jiǔ Mìng smiled slightly, seemingly still feeling that the atmosphere wasn't good enough, "It seems like we're going to have everyone kill each other?"

  First of all, he doesn't seem like a human being here...

  In an instant, the people who had gathered around immediately dispersed, some alone and others in groups. After that, there was another guarantee, so even if you die here, it won't be real death, just like having a nightmare. So, everyone can play to their heart's content.

  A vast and empty labyrinth. Jiǔ Mìng thought this 'selection' wouldn't last long, but that last sentence clearly eliminated everyone's concerns... En?

  Is that so?

  Sometimes being too realistic also has its downsides, there are things that should be estimated and considered!

  A real near-death experience?

  This remark obviously gives some people a reason, after quick consideration of gains and losses, that even if nothing is done, the people here will go crazy and die out from starvation.

  What's with all these people running around here? Aren't they just spare provisions?

  "Hey, so human flesh can be eaten too?"

  A faint smile spread across the face of Jiu Ming, his eyes gleaming with malice. His voice was not loud, but in this confined space, everyone could hear him, and they all looked around nervously, either startled or even more vigilant.

  "What do you mean!! You must know something!!"

  The words of Jiǔ Mìng are truly heartfelt and can be condemned, the implication of provocation is really too obvious.

  "Huh? That's right! I'm just provoking you, look at me now, I'm not human, so you guys can slowly work hard, don't become someone else's spare grain."

  The malicious words made many people glare at Jiǔ Mìng with anger, shaking their heads. Jiǔ Mìng didn't mind, thinking to himself: "Can the things I'm thinking about not happen? Just wait two more days and you'll see what will absolutely happen!"

  "Goodbye everyone."

  Food is definitely useless for him, it's better to find a place to stay first.

  "Stop right there!!" Several burly men, plucking up their courage, charged towards Jiumeng. After observing for a while, this guy seemed to be 'harmless'?

  With just a few words, the harmonious atmosphere that had been building up here suddenly collapsed. How could he possibly leave so easily? In fact, he really did leave...

  As a ghost, physical immunity doesn't exist? At least the people here can't hurt him, that's all that matters. He casually found a passage and walked in, this is a huge maze, after circling around a few times others may not be able to find themselves. Rubbing his forehead, it really does hurt when bumped.

  Jiǔ Mìng shook his head, he couldn't pass through walls anymore, even ghosts would feel pain?

  "He shouldn't count as one of the conditions, should he?" After Jiuming left, the people who had gathered together began to discuss among themselves. After all, the condition required a person, not a ghost?

  "What if I don't know, but I have to go on my own. What if someone targets me as food?" A fat man stood up and ran towards another passageway, disappearing from everyone's sight after a few turns. Some people with ideas felt a bit sorry for the fat man, whose words would be more able to withstand hunger than ordinary people. The escaped fat man was also considered clever.

  Before leaving, he still left an awkward impression on everyone here...

  As for death, it's just a nightmare that one has experienced? Nobody is willing to try until the critical moment, and this sentence also brings an aggressive tone, a 'back door' for those with weak personalities.

  Anyway, it's just a nightmare at most, being forced to commit suicide... is that okay?

  One after another, people chose a direction to run away. Once some things are pointed out, there's really no room for toning down anymore. Now I think many people feel that the gaze of strangers looking at them is like looking at spare rations.

  In the end, almost everyone is acting separately, not afraid of ten thousand but afraid of one in ten thousand. Don't modern people watch fewer movies and TV dramas? Being stabbed in the back by relatives and friends... Alas, brother, this isn't that I don't trust you, it's just that I don't want to affect our relationship, right?

  In short, let's just separate and go back to our respective homes.

  Those who are cliquish, it's obvious that everyone is on guard against each other, but thinking that since we'll probably never meet again after parting ways here, there's no need to be too particular about it.

  It's better to find a place to stay quietly and conserve energy, so that you can hold on for a longer time.

  "What is this place, anyway? It's not a prank, right? My body can't fake it, infinite? Where are the veterans? Is it too irresponsible to just leave that one sentence? And does it really not matter if I die randomly? That sentence feels quite irresponsible."

  Muttering to himself, Jiǔ Mìng raised his head and looked at the top of the maze, which was also sealed tightly. It wasn't until then that he noticed there wasn't any light source here. Since it's a sealed environment, how could there be any light? But this place was actually very bright...