[Would you like to start the "Path of Advancement" and face the Death Challenge?]

[By completing the Death Challenge, you can proceed to a higher level of the Endless Road and start a new Death Racewalk.]

[Note: When the current progress reaches 10-10, the Death Challenge will be forcibly initiated.]

Death Challenge?

That doesn't sound like a good thing!

Su Yan quickly closed the interface, determined not to touch that skull icon again!

"Although the 10-10 stage will force it open, at least there's time to develop. It's not like you have to go big right from the start."

Su Yan took a deep breath to calm down, looked around cautiously, always alert to his surroundings, and then clicked on the last chat icon.

Instantly, a wide transparent interface appeared like a waterfall, unfolding in front of Su Yan.

There were numerous human avatars scrolling by, each with a name tag and a piece of information next to it.

"Oh, a Chat Channel?"

Su Yan was pleasantly surprised and quickly checked the chat information on it.

He didn't know much yet and hoped to absorb some useful intelligence.

[Chat Channel - Tianshu Platform:]

Chen Hai: "I followed the tip from the big brother earlier and found 95 Blood Coins! Just 5 more to draw something!"

Zhao Mingshan: "Congratulations... I already have a fine Skill Card. Is there anyone of the same level who wants to team up? Preferably someone who can bring some food and water, thanks."

Li Dali: "Mom, where are you? Mom, it's Dali, can you see my message?"

Chen Mo: "Only the brave dare to team up now. I can only trade some supplies with others."

Wu Shasha: "Ugh, so unlucky. I searched everywhere and only found a few cans and instant noodles. I only have 72 Blood Coins. What should I do? How can I move forward?"

......

Su Yan silently watched for a while and found himself unable to keep up with the pace.

Who are these people? Are they Earthlings?

And it seems like they can get Blood Coins without killing zombies?

Su Yan tried to scroll up through the chat history but couldn't. He could only see the public conversation content after he entered the channel.

He had no way of knowing the earlier content.

Although the chat content in front of him was frequently refreshed, the topics these people discussed were unclear, making Su Yan feel a bit out of touch.

"Why does it feel like everyone knows more than I do?"

"Damn it, I shouldn't have closed that notification!"

Su Yan cursed inwardly, continued to observe quietly, and tried to touch the avatars of these men and women.

As Su Yan touched a stranger's avatar, a new small transparent information box popped up.

[Name: Li Dali]

[Endless Road: Zombie Ruined City 1-1,]

[Blood Coins: Hidden.]

[Accumulated Kills: Hidden.]

[Servant Information: Hidden.]

[Talent Skills: Hidden.]

[Options: Gift Items, Trade Request, Mark User, Apply to Join, Invite to Join.]

[Note: All user information except for name, appearance, and progress is hidden and can be manually disclosed.]

......

This was a basic character template similar to a game. After a few operations, Su Yan stopped checking.

After all, everyone was the same, all at progress 1-1, and he couldn't see any other information.

After waiting a few more minutes, the content in the channel was still not what Su Yan was concerned about, so he couldn't help but speak up.

Su Yan: "Excuse me, everyone, I just arrived. What's the situation now? Have we been kidnapped by aliens or collectively transmigrated? Are you all Earthlings?"

No one answered, no one paid attention.

The chat channel's information kept scrolling, with everyone communicating, some talking to themselves.

No one cared about Su Yan's question, and no one answered.

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"Could these guys all be robots? Are they fake?"

Su Yan was startled and repeated his question several times, trying to target a few users who had just spoken.

This time there was a response, someone replied to Su Yan.

Luo Jiu: "Are you annoying or what! That Su Yan, why the hell are you spamming? Didn't you read the notification message at the start of the Endless Road? Are you an idiot? Can't you read? "

Su Yan: "......"

Good news, everyone is from Earth, and they probably entered the Endless Road at the same time.

Bad news, it seems like no one cares about each other, the channel's information is chaotic and confusing, and there are quite a few hot-tempered people.

Su Yan could understand. After all, anyone who ended up in this situation would be nervous and scared, with no time for manners or morality.

Not cursing, panicking, or screaming is already patient enough.

Of course, these chaotic situations might have appeared long ago, but Su Yan came late, having killed zombies for a full two hours before opening the chat channel.

Just as Su Yan was silent, someone in the chat responded to him again.

Wang Lu: "@Su Yan, did you not pay attention to the notification message at the start of the Endless Road?"

Su Yan was overjoyed and quickly nodded in response: "That's about right. My memory isn't great. Sis... can you help me recall it?"

Wang Lu: "No, you can wait to die."

Su Yan: "???"

Wang Lu: "What can you give me? Blood Coins? Or a card? Why should I tell you, why should I help you survive?"

The words were blunt, with a naked demand for benefits.

Su Yan fell silent.

Seeing him not speak, someone else spoke up with schadenfreude.

Sun Zhiyong: "Oh, another unlucky guy. I remember someone else didn't read that notification carefully before, and that person is probably dead by now, right?"

Chen Mo: "Dead is dead. It's a survival game of the fittest... A lot of people who spoke half an hour ago have disappeared, probably dead, so one more doesn't matter."

Luo Jiu: "Exactly, I didn't even bother to remember names, but he kept spamming, and I really can't stand people who are destined not to live long being so conspicuous, just like that mom-seeker Li."

Li Dali: "Mom, where are you? It's Dali, can you see my message?"

Luo Jiu: "Here we go again... Your mom is long dead!"

Li Dali: "@Luo Jiu, my mom isn't dead. Can I team up with you?"

Luo Jiu: "Fuck off, you son of bitch!"

......

Su Yan silently watched the chaotic chat channel, knowing he couldn't get any useful information.

These people would only gloat over others' confusion and pain to ease their own tension in the atmosphere of fear. How could they offer help for free?

In short, they couldn't even protect themselves, so why help you?

Even if the help Su Yan needed was minor, just a few words... I won't help!

"Human nature is truly ugly..."

Su Yan shook his head, realizing that asking further wouldn't yield answers, only more threats like 'you forgot important information, you're doomed.'

But whether that closed notification was important or not, Su Yan really couldn't know.

"Forget it."

Su Yan pursed his lips, about to close the chat channel when suddenly another message appeared before him.

Lin Wan: "@Su Yan, you came late. At the start, many people were exchanging information, and you missed it. I don't know what information you forgot, so I'll summarize it simply. I hope you're still here, make sure to remember it all, and don't forget again."

Lin Wan: "The first notification message was lengthy, so I'll simplify and combine the currently public and known information:"

Lin Wan: "1. Two hours ago, Earth experienced an anomaly. A mysterious force of unknown origin and nature plunged the global human population into a terrifying place called the [Endless Road], forcing them to keep walking under the threat of death from monsters."

Lin Wan: "2. The Death Racewalk area of the [Endless Road] is not yet confirmed to be part of Earth's world; however, it's certain that it's divided into many areas. We were randomly placed in a place called [Tianshu Platform], and it's unclear how many people are in Tianshu Platform."

Lin Wan: "3. The Endless Road has no end. All participants in the game are referred to as [Users], and they must keep walking until they die."

Lin Wan: "4. Ordinary people's survival means mainly rely on cards. Gacha is important, but it requires Blood Coins. Users can sacrifice their own blood for gacha, but I don't recommend doing so."

Lin Wan: "5. Blood Coins are obtained by killing monsters, and can also be collected from buildings along the road, which refresh a small amount of survival supplies. If you're lucky, you can find Blood Coins, but beware of lurking monsters and warning times."

Lin Wan: "6. Most importantly, the Endless Road only requires users [not to stop], but doesn't oppose walking back; the relatively safe and monster-free area is within the initial 50-meter range, where only one zombie will appear."

Lin Wan: "7. Try to kill it, then stay within the 50-meter range to gather supplies. The buildings nearby won't have monsters, and with luck, you can have a good start."

Lin Wan: "8. Don't casually attempt trades or team-ups, and don't blame strangers for not helping you. Although it's only been two hours since the start, many have already deceived, insulted, and threatened others for Blood Coins..."

......

This woman named Lin Wan, her avatar looked very young, wearing sportswear.

But what she said was comprehensive, all information Su Yan didn't know or was unsure about.

Lin Wan sent dozens of messages in one go, and Su Yan read them carefully, missing none, remembering them all.

Lin Wan: "...Lastly, this information is free. I don't need anything from you. The previous person told me the information, and I'm telling you. We should help each other as much as we can."

Su Yan: "Thank you."

Human nature is ugly, but there is also kindness.

Su Yan felt quite emotional, realizing there are still good people in the world!

In the chat channel, someone interrupted Lin Wan's message.

Luo Jiu: "Oh, the saint is here, huh? Can't you private chat? Oh, there's no private chat feature... But you can't spam either!"

Chen Mo: "Tsk tsk tsk, beauty saving the hero, huh? Even if you give him information, what's the use? If he's meant to die, he'll die. It's the apocalypse, so please, saint, die first."

Wang Lu: "What a pity, I thought I could earn some Blood Coins. Why help for free?"

Some people were sarcastic, while others continued exchanging other information indifferently.

Lin Wan didn't respond, and after sending her last message, she fell silent.

Su Yan took a deep look at this content, reached out, and clicked on Lin Wan's avatar, confirming in the [Mark User] option.

[You have followed this user and can find them in your follow list.]

[In the chat area within the "Tianshu Platform" range, this user's messages will notify you.]