Chapter 44

"An Alien!"

Finally, after destroying two aircraft in succession, Karuru appeared in the sky, immediately causing unease among the players.

The Alien, a term used by players to refer to the native creatures of this planet, indicated beings different from Earth's life forms, and also implied their formidable and invincible nature.

Faced with such an alien, victory was impossible with these outdated near-Earth aircraft models. Without a word, over a dozen players hurriedly maneuvered their aircraft to escape.

Unfortunately, Karuru's speed was incredible. With a few sonic booms, it vanished in a blur, followed by a series of explosions from the aircraft.

Chen Yang stroked his chin, surprised by Karuru's combat capabilities. It seemed that unless they developed more advanced aircraft models or powerful missiles, these creatures were virtually invincible.

Of course, through his administrator privileges, Chen Yang scrolled through the screen, which listed 1,579 threatening species, making his scalp tingle. Only an extraterrestrial being could create so many different and bizarre creatures.

"Hmm."

Chen Yang suddenly realized something and glanced at his right hand, a thought forming in his mind. Perhaps these creatures weren't just fictional but were actually encountered by his right hand during its cosmic travels.

This wasn't an unreasonable assumption.

Using his administrator privileges, Chen Yang had Karuru slaughter all the surrounding players and then exited the game.

The game-to-real-time ratio was 1:1. When players exited the game, it was best to place their characters in a safe area to hibernate; otherwise, they could be killed by others or die of starvation...

The consequences would be on them.

"Phew..."

Chen Yang twisted his shoulders and watched his right hand finish the last character.

"Commander Screw, are you done?"

"Done."

The right hand removed the data cable and handed the phone over, which Chen Yang quickly took.

This smartphone, originally a Huawei, had been modified by his right hand, but it seemed...

There was no noticeable difference?

"Tap into that app."

App?

Hearing this, Chen Yang examined the screen closely and indeed saw a black X icon on the far right, a strangely designed app.

Was this app as powerful as his right hand claimed?

Chen Yang tapped it.

The screen went black, then displayed "Root access obtained." The Wi-Fi automatically turned on and scanned, immediately showing the home Wi-Fi name.

The phone had already cleared the Wi-Fi password. With a tap from Chen Yang, it began cracking the code.

Generally, a slightly complex Wi-Fi password would take an enormous amount of time to crack using a phone's processing power, enough to drive anyone mad.

Thus, most Wi-Fi cracking apps on the market either used shared passwords or dictionary attacks, which were virtually useless against an unfamiliar router.

But with just one tap, the screen filled with flowing characters, and within five seconds, the Wi-Fi password was cracked, and the connection was established.

"Amazing speed!"

Chen Yang was surprised.

This wasn't all. After successfully connecting to the Wi-Fi, the router's various information appeared on the screen, and it even hacked into the same local network, connecting to three cameras.

"Amazing, truly amazing."

Chen Yang couldn't help but admire it.

"Alright, it's time for your training."

The right hand interrupted Chen Yang.

"Again today?"

Chen Yang's face changed dramatically, as if remembering something unpleasant.

"This training will help you grow rapidly."

The right hand opened its mouth: "As an ordinary human, your mindset must change. The threat of death will make you realize this."

Though they had declared a partnership, Chen Yang knew he couldn't refuse most of the right hand's demands.

"Alright."

Sighing, Chen Yang stood up and quickly made his way to the rooftop.

The sunlight at 5 PM had diminished, and standing in the gradually setting sun wasn't particularly hot. However, Chen Yang's heart was icy cold.

There was no way to avoid fear.

What he was about to do would be considered suicidal by anyone!

First, it's important to note that most building rooftops have a parapet wall, typically 1.2 to 1.5 meters high, known as a parapet wall. Besides preventing water leakage and overflow, it also prevents people from falling off.

However, this parapet wall is only about 20 centimeters wide. If someone were to climb on it...

A healthy person can stand on a 20-centimeter-wide surface, but at a height of five stories, no one would dare to stand there.

One misstep and it's a sure death. Who would dare?

So, Chen Yang, who had experienced the terror of life and death yesterday, greatly admired those who dared to climb hundreds of meters high for selfies.

But it's true that if you can walk along the edge, your mindset will change subtly after you come down.

Exhaling, Chen Yang placed his left hand on the parapet wall and, with a push, swung his body over.

Then he stood up.

From this vantage point, the various alleys and old residential buildings stretched endlessly, a rather impressive sight.

"It really looks like a slum."

Alright, what Chen Yang had to do next was simple.

He had to grip the outer edge of the parapet wall, then invert his body, extending his legs into the air, and move along the wall, circling the entire rooftop!

He had to overcome his fear of heights while maintaining his strength to prevent his hands from cramping or trembling. During this time, the right hand would remain dormant, offering no assistance, and he would have to rely on himself.

Fortunately, after yesterday's practice, Chen Yang was much calmer today, no longer pale with fear, fearing he might fall at any moment.

He began to move!

The veins on his hands bulged as he clung to the concrete wall like iron claws. First, he moved his right hand a few centimeters and grabbed on tightly, then his left hand followed the same distance, maintaining balance with his inverted legs.

These actions had to be completed quickly, or he wouldn't be able to maintain his balance with just one hand.

The physical challenge was secondary; the mental challenge was the most critical. The right hand understood this well. Although the host's body had been modified, his mind was still that of an ordinary human, prone to panic and fear in critical situations, leading to mistakes.

Such mistakes were unacceptable!

To change the host, since they couldn't draw attention to themselves and hunt other humans, making him experience the terror of death was the fastest method.

Unfortunately, if they had that thing, it wouldn't be so troublesome.

The right hand regretted that the thing was likely with another component. Once they found the three components, they would eventually retrieve it.

"So tired, so tired..."

Although he could do hundreds of handstand push-ups on a regular ground, on the parapet wall, the constant fear of heights multiplied his physical exertion. By the time he had moved halfway around, he was already feeling exhausted.

But he was clearly in better shape than yesterday, at least he still had the strength to complain.

Persistence is key.

Just as Chen Yang was about to complete the circuit, a sudden, intense feeling of unease washed over him.

What was this feeling?

Chen Yang was puzzled, but the right hand woke up from its slumber.

"Host, there's a situation."

"Commander Screw, what's happening?"

"It's a component! One of my components has come back to life."

The right hand's tone was unusually serious, "Find it, we must find it, while it's at its weakest now..."

Before Chen Yang could respond, his body stiffened, and the right hand took temporary control.

Then, he jumped off the edge.

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**[End of Chapter]**