Manipulative Harem God

Chapter 88 The Truth of Hell and Heaven! (1)

In the end, a faint chuckle escaped Zhang Wei's lips as he gathered the audacity to draw near and settle at the very edge, right beside the enigmatic entity.

"Who in their right mind wants to embrace death willingly? That treacherous system tricked me," he muttered under his breath, unable to contain his frustration.

Yet, as he ventured closer, a strange sensation overcame him, suffocating him with silence and eerie stillness. The dark shroud-like face of the entity remained expressionless, watching his every move in silence.

'This is the reincarnation land?' Zhang Wei mused, trying to feign bravery and confidence as he gazed upon the surreal, almost heavenly scenery before him.

Indeed, it felt like heaven—a realm of serene coldness, tranquil solace, and an otherworldly beauty that mesmerized his senses.

Suddenly, a shiver ran down his spine, and he instinctively turned around, his heart racing with surprise.

"You!?" a gasp escaped his lips, the icy coldness creeping through his body.

Above his wrist, or what should have been his wrist, he felt a chilling presence, obscured by the enigmatic mist.

"Remain still," the entity ordered.

Zhang Wei's brow furrowed defiantly, "Why should I obey your command? It only gives me more reasons to stay away from you," he retorted, though he hesitated to remove his hand.

It wasn't compliance that stayed his hand, but rather a sense that the entity harbored deeper motives.

A chuckle echoed through the eerie silence, but Zhang Wei quickly covered his ears, unwilling to subject himself to the unsettling laughter, convinced that it was directed at him.

After what felt like an eternity, the laughter subsided, and the entity spoke again, its voice possessing an unsettling chill, "Why did you dare to integrate a bloodline that does not belong to you? Such lineages are meant for those who are born with them, not for outsiders like you."

Zhang Wei narrowed his eyes and shrugged, his tone tinged with bitter resignation. "It's quite simple—I didn't."

Inwardly, he cursed the system that had assured him it was safe to integrate this particular bloodline into his own body.

Suddenly, an uncontrollable surge of energy coursed through his insides, prompting Zhang Wei to react in alarm. "What are you doing? Are you attempting to introduce something insidious into my body? I warn you, I would rather jump from this cliff."

Despite his threats, the enigmatic entity showed no signs of relenting, as if impervious to his words.

Finally, the chaotic energy returned to a semblance of normalcy, prompting Zhang Wei to breathe a sigh of relief. "What have you done?" he asked.

The chilling voice echoed once more, "If you were to return in your current state, you'd face death once again. I merely aided in the integration of that bloodline within you. In time, it will merge with your being on its own. For now, I have merely tamed its unruly nature to prevent it from consuming you again."

Zhang Wei's eyes widened, as casual as the entity's words sounded, they carried profound implications.

Firstly, the being before him undoubtedly surpassed the system's capabilities.

Furthermore, it seemingly stood above even the mythical beings said to descend from the very heavens themselves.

"Who are you?" Zhang Wei couldn't resist but ask directly, his curiosity overpowering his caution.

The enigmatic entity on the other side didn't flinch at the question. "Your future Master," it responded with a gravity that sent shivers down Zhang Wei's spine.

The thought of leaping from the cliff seemed tempting before subjecting himself to that unsettling laughter once more, a sound that seemed to toy with his sanity.

Zhang Wei found himself tempted to push the skeletal figure into the abyss.

There was no way a human being resided within that dark mist.

It had to be nothing more than bones.

Yet, despite his inner desire, he knew he had to restrain himself.

"Just to be clear, I am not interested in men," Zhang Wei interjected, taking care to clarify his stance.

The idea of encountering a skeletal phallus [Penis] held no appeal for him.

"...."

Silence hung in the air, a wordless response from the concealed face that spoke volumes.

Although unseen, it was clear that the entity was at a loss for words.

Zhang Wei turned a blind eye to the reaction.

Even though the skeleton had uttered enigmatic words about their goals aligning someday, it was all too ambiguous.

He needed to make his preferences unequivocally clear—he liked women and women alone. No men. No trans individuals. Skeletons were most definitely off the list.

A subtle smirk formed on Zhang Wei's face as he felt a sense of satisfaction, as if he had exacted revenge.

Meanwhile, the entity on the other side pondered the complexities of mortal minds. What went on inside their heads?

Growing tired of offering information without receiving any in return, Zhang Wei desired some answers.

He couldn't envision himself successfully vanquishing this skeleton in the future without first understanding the nature of this place.

"You mentioned that this is the land of reincarnation. What does that truly mean?" Zhang Wei inquired.

The entity shifted slightly, prompting a response from Zhang Wei. "What will I gain in exchange?" it asked. If Zhang Wei sought knowledge, he should be willing to offer something in return.

Pretending to be displeased, Zhang Wei responded nonchalantly, "Fine, forget it! I'm going back!" He rose to his feet and began walking away, seemingly headed nowhere on the icy cliff.

Internally, he felt a sense of contentment. He had obtained the bloodline and been shielded from death.

Compared to the system, he believed this enigmatic entity had offered him greater benefits.

But Zhang Wei was no ordinary individual.

He had learned the art of feigning entitlement from observing women.

No matter how much one gained, it was essential to maintain an air of grievance and dissatisfaction.

Employing the tactics he had witnessed women use, Zhang Wei leveraged their own strategies against others.

So, he pretended to be displeased, walking away with an air of indifference, even though inside, he couldn't help but revel in his newfound advantage.

"Where are you going? You'll freeze to death," the voice admonished, feeling Zhang Wei's antics were rather comical, as if he were throwing a temper tantrum.

In the end, Zhang Wei found himself magically transported back to his earlier position, while the entity began explaining the intricacies of this realm.

Although Zhang Wei's true intentions were transparent to the dark entity, he had still managed to achieve his goal through his enigmatic behavior, successfully entertaining the entity.

After all, as long as the objective was accomplished, nothing else really mattered.

"The land of reincarnation means exactly what it says. You see that massive vortex? It's meant for departed souls to enter the cycle of reincarnation. All souls, regardless of their past deeds, come here after death and are guided into the eternal wheel of rebirth," the entity explained, piquing Zhang Wei's curiosity.

"Like Heaven?" Zhang Wei ventured, his thoughts lingering on the concept of a celestial paradise.

The entity chuckled, its eerie laughter having lost its effect on Zhang Wei. "Oh, quite the contrary. Humans tend to dub this place as hell," it revealed, leaving Zhang Wei surprised and frowning.

"This is hell?" Zhang Wei's gaze once again swept across the captivating yet darkened landscape.

He couldn't imagine it as a place of fiery pits and tormented souls.

"It's different from what you imagined, isn't it?" the entity remarked.

Zhang Wei nodded, acknowledging the stark contrast. "Indeed, so all those people have committed crimes?" he asked, slightly skeptical.

"No, crime or not, anyone after death comes here and is sent into the ever-turning cycle of samsara. Even the woman you killed, she was sent here just a few days ago," the entity confirmed, causing Zhang Wei's eyes to widen in shock.

!!

Zhang Wei looked at the source of the voice with a mix of disbelief and confusion, "She was here too?" he stammered, his voice trembling.

The ominous entity nodded in affirmation, a silent acknowledgment of the truth.

Collecting his thoughts, Zhang Wei calmed his mind and mustered the courage to ask, "If this is hell, then what exactly is Heaven?"

The enigmatic entity fell briefly silent before bursting into hearty laughter, catching Zhang Wei off guard.

"Hm?" Zhang Wei's brows shot up in suprise.

It was a sudden change that surprised Zhang Wei, as he had never witnessed the entity lose control or succumb to such amusement.

Perplexed, Zhang Wei patiently waited for the laughter to subside.

"Sorry about that! Haha!" the entity apologized between fits of laughter, causing Zhang Wei to shake his head in bemusement.

After another round of apologies, the entity finally began to shed light on the matter at hand.

"Who do you think runs this place?" it inquired, raising Zhang Wei's curiosity.