[Blank: So, from the very start of the game, this big shot had no fear in his mind.]


    [Blank: A rusty saw, boiling lava, he never cared about any of it. From the beginning, he only thought about how to maximize the benefits of this game for himself!]


    [Blank: To act like this requires extreme greed, extreme confidence, and a ruthless attitude towards oneself...]


    The person named Blank spoke intermittently, not very coherently, as if he was thinking while speaking.


    But ever since his words appeared, the barrage on Lu Ce''s screen instantly decreased, indicating that everyone was watching his analysis.


    Previously, they were just watching for fun, but now, after hearing him, they felt like they had been watching in vain.


    Aren''t we buddies? Why is everyone else blissfully ignorant, and you''re so out of sync?


    Of course, there were those who disagreed with such analytical comments, as there are always people unwilling to admit they are mere mortals.


    After Blank, someone immediately jumped out, disagreeing:


    [: How can you be sure it''s as you think? Maybe he''s just a madman?]


    [: Yeah, and shouldn''t the organizer''s voice be like an automated machine voice? How could there be a language error unless someone is controlling it?]


    Hearing these stubborn remarks, Blank had no interest in responding.


    In the real world, "Blank" was staring at the screen in shock, analyzing in real-time and recording every move of Lu Ce.


    He definitely wouldn''t miss this chance to change his fate and gain superpowers, and he was determined to become a player in the future.


    However, he didn''t dare to be a guinea pig and decided to gather intelligence first, to see the game''s mode and the current world-class players'' game modes, before entering.


    Unexpectedly, he stumbled upon such a heavyweight.


    "This level of player... I need to find a way to get to know him and befriend him..."


    Thinking this, Blank casually replied on the screen:


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    [Blank: Think whatever you want. Honestly, I''m not sure if I''ve fully understood the big shot''s plans. Let''s just see how things develop.]


    ***


    In the live stream, opinions were divided, but after glancing at it once at the beginning, Lu Ce never paid attention again, fully immersed in his work.


    At this moment...


    He was still sawing his leg...


    As if completing a very satisfying task, or engaging in some interesting entertainment, he wasn''t in a hurry at all.


    Because he was accumulating Pain Value.


    From the beginning until now, he had accumulated more than twenty points. For the first time, Lu Ce felt that his leg was so useful.


    As long as he could perfectly clear the game in the end, nothing else mattered. Looking at the increasing Pain Value, what did it matter about the leg? There was no such opportunity outside.


    He himself felt no pain or psychological pressure, but it was tormenting those around him.


    The woman who had fainted earlier had woken up and was now vomiting uncontrollably.


    The others weren''t much better off, most of them sweating profusely, pale-faced, turning their heads away from Lu Ce.


    The scorching environment, the test of life and death, the unbearable pain before them, and the presence of another player who seemed insane, made them feel as if they had truly entered hell.


    [Chosen of Pain! Pain Value +1!]


    Until later, Lu Ce found that the Pain Value was no longer increasing much, growing exceptionally slowly, and realized that the sawing was almost done.


    Only then did he reluctantly "detach" his left leg.


    Holding the bloody left foot in his hand, he examined it for a few seconds and muttered:


    "Speaking of which, my performance should definitely bring some extra benefits... Regenerating a limb must require better, higher-level potions compared to reattaching one... right?"


    Saying this, he casually tossed the severed leg into the lava below.


    "Haha! I sawed it off, hey! Are you still there? Didn''t you say sawing the leg would set me free?"


    Lu Ce''s somewhat provocative voice echoed in the space, presenting his terms to the owner of this space.


    But there was no response.


    Just when Lu Ce thought he might have failed this round, the voice appeared again from above the space.


    This time, however, the mechanical voice was exceptionally cold, devoid of the previous hint of human warmth, now more like a pure machine.


    [Relevant entry rules have been repaired.]


    [Player "Lu Ce" successfully challenged the system loophole, earning the Medal, System Attacker (Epic).]


    [Relevant rewards will be settled together at the end of the game.]


    The mechanical voice''s mention of "Lu Ce" was blurred, and apart from Lu Ce himself, others could only hear a vague reference.


    After the rewards were given, there were no more words, as if worried about being tricked by Lu Ce again.


    Lu Ce didn''t mind either. On his mask, the flowing light formed a satisfied smile, and he stretched lazily while hanging upside down in the air.


    "Ah... not too bad, not too stingy."


    In the entire lava cave, only the sound of lava bubbling remained, with everyone else in a state of shock.


    No one expected that the person in front of them wasn''t a self-harming maniac with a loose screw, but rather a madman who would stop at nothing for profit!


    First time playing the game, and encountering such a scenario, such a player...


    The live stream had long since exploded, and recalling the analysis from the person named Blank earlier, everyone felt a sense of awe beyond words.


    For a moment, praises filled the air.


    But looking at the gruesome severed leg, not many felt admiration; more so, it was pure reverence and fear.


    Lu Ce didn''t care about the gazes of those around him. After a brief rest, he didn''t rush to escape but instead spoke again:


    "To be honest, I don''t know why you guys still don''t get the situation."


    Hearing his voice, the other nine players were all stunned, not understanding what he meant.


    "You really are putting life and death aside.


    Have you realized that the lava is rising? What is this thing? Tell me?"


    Lu Ce said, shaking the saw in his hand.


    "You don''t think this is something that brings pain and suffering, do you?"


    If we''re in a game, this is called a clearance tool!


    And now, this only clearance tool is in my hand, and not a single one of you tried to grab it... Because of fear, everyone avoided this saw... Don''t be afraid, fear will make you lose your judgment.


    This so-called hell game is too smooth, I hope there will be more opportunities like this in the future..."


    Ever since he put on the Greed Mask, Lu Ce, besides being more greedy, had also become a bit more talkative.


    But in his continuous chatter, the other players around him inexplicably felt a chill, even though the temperature was already over 50 degrees Celsius!


    "Alright, enough nonsense." Lu Ce playfully swung the saw in his hand.


    "Now, does anyone else want to saw their leg? Come on... let''s talk price?"