This Character is Suspected of Cheating! [Unlimited Flow]

Zhante advanced amid furious roaring.

Duan Yuchen looked somewhat disappointed. He turned toward Qiong and Ling Buchen.

“You two voted too slowly. You should have cast your votes immediately and eliminated Zhante instead of letting him escape.”

Qiong shrugged, unconcerned.

“Zhante's reaction speed is too fast. Even if we had voted the instant they did, he still would have escaped within that second.”

Duan Yuchen wanted to say more, but He Yu spoke first.

“It's fine. Making him spend two hundred thousand votes isn't a loss.”

He looked at Duan Yuchen.

“According to what you've all said, losing votes has a huge impact on contestants, right?”

Wanrenzhan nodded.

For once, he actually explained something to He Yu.

“Based on previous seasons, the vote requirements for the first and second elimination rounds aren't that high. But if you don't accumulate enough votes in the first round for the second round, advancing through votes becomes difficult.”

“Even popular contestants who use votes to advance through the second round enter the third round with their vote reserves emptied. At that point, don't even think about relying on votes again. Meeting the requirements becomes extremely difficult.”

And there was another problem.

Once a contestant advanced by spending votes, viewers would see them as incompetent.

The audiences of the Universe Federation were extremely realistic.

They weren't emotional.

They certainly didn't cast blind votes.

Once viewers decided a contestant was weak or disappointing, that contestant could forget about receiving support in the future.

He Yu nodded in understanding.

“I see. Very good.”

Qiong suddenly asked:

“So you've already figured out who the undercover agent is?”

“Otherwise, why make us vote for someone as unlikely as Zhante?”

If they still didn't know the undercover's identity, then this round should have been used to test suspects and narrow down possibilities.

Yet they had voted for the strongest contestant.

They were already thinking about weakening powerful allies.

That meant they no longer needed to gamble on finding the undercover.

Wanrenzhan looked utterly confused.

“You figured it out? Who is it? He Yu, tell me.”

He Yu shrugged.

“I don't know.”

“That's precisely because we don't have any clues that we decided to eliminate the strongest contestant.”

Wanrenzhan narrowed his eyes.

For once, he became smart.

“Who did you discuss this plan with?”

He wasn't stupid enough to miss the obvious.

He Yu voted for Zhante.

Then everyone else voted for Zhante.

There was no way those votes had lined up by coincidence.

—Something was suspicious.

Ironically, this rare moment of intelligence only made Duan Yuchen's certainty deepen.

The threatening way Wanrenzhan questioned He Yu fit the profile of an undercover agent perfectly.

He Yu looked at him and smiled gently.

“I came up with it myself.”

“There was no choice.”

“Among the strong contestants, I couldn't eliminate you, so Zhante was the only option.”

Wanrenzhan froze.

Couldn't eliminate you...

Eliminate you...

You...

His ears twitched.

He turned his head away and coughed.

“At least you're sensible.”

“In the next trial, I'll protect you a little.”

[Bullet Comment: “...I've figured it out. Wanrenzhan's standards keep getting lower and lower.”]

[Bullet Comment: “Brother, you've become the designated scapegoat, and you're STILL protecting He Yu?!”]

[Bullet Comment: “That idiot is so dumb he's making me question reality!!”]

He Yu:

“...”

He sighed.

Looking sympathetically at the “idiot,” he said:

“Let's go.”

“Time for the next trial.”

This stage allowed direct transportation.

The five remaining contestants were immediately sent to the Fifth Trial.

Their expressions all appeared calm.

Yet each harbored completely different thoughts.

Only they knew what those thoughts were.

After all, the undercover agent still hadn't been exposed.

One of the five standing here was hiding a secret.

Hidden deeply.

Dangerously deeply.

—

Transfer Station.

The moment Zhante entered the viewing area, he met the sympathetic gazes of Siya and Qiao Yuan.

He nearly exploded.

Immediately, he demanded:

“WHOSE IDEA WAS IT TO ELIMINATE ME?!”

Since the two had been eliminated earlier, they had obviously been watching the livestream.

Qiao Yuan answered honestly.

“He Yu's.”

Zhante's face twisted with rage.

Through clenched teeth, he hissed:

“That bastard.”

“I'll get revenge.”

The other two nodded in agreement.

—Yes.

Revenge.

All three wanted revenge.

Zhante took several deep breaths and forced himself to calm down.

Then he asked:

“By the way, how did you two get eliminated?”

“Was the undercover Wanrenzhan or Duan Yuchen?”

Siya looked at him strangely.

Then she said quietly:

“The undercover was... He Yu.”

Zhante:

“???”

He dug a finger into one ear.

His face was filled with disbelief.

“What the hell did you just say?!”

—

Fifth Trial.

Infernal Fire Hell.

This trial occupied the upper half of the mountain, near the summit.

The instant the five arrived, a scorching heat wave slammed into them.

It felt hot enough to melt flesh.

Their shoes touched the ground.

Sizzle.

Sizzle.

Sizzle.

Immediately, He Yu lifted his feet and hovered into the air atop his broom.

His physical condition was far inferior to Wanrenzhan's and the others'.

Sweat poured from him instantly.

His entire body was soaked.

His cheeks flushed crimson from the heat.

“Fuck! Why is it so damn hot here?!” Wanrenzhan cursed.

His feet shifted against the burning ground.

Sweat appeared on his forehead.

Duan Yuchen wiped his brow.

Frowning, he said:

“Infernal Fire Hell.”

“Judging by the name alone, it clearly has something to do with fire.”

Qiong lowered her cap and fanned herself while observing their surroundings.

The group stood on the only patch of land in the entire area.

Yes.

The only patch.

Beyond roughly one hundred square meters around them, everything else was an ocean of fire.

As far as the eye could see—

Endless flames.

Infernal Fire Hell truly deserved its name.

The temperature felt capable of cooking human skin alive.

Surrounded by an endless sea of fire beneath a crimson sky, despair naturally crept into one's heart.

Qiong asked:

“Do you think our objective is to extinguish the flames?”

Duan Yuchen immediately shook his head.

“Impossible.”

“That can't be done.”

“And if we extinguished the fire, what would the teams behind us do?”

“Every previous trial could be cleared without killing the boss.”

Wanrenzhan was about to speak.

Then he glanced at He Yu.

Immediately, his expression changed.

“He Yu?”

“What's wrong with you?”

Since entering the Fifth Trial, He Yu hadn't spoken much.

His usually pale face was flushed red.

But the color looked unhealthy against his naturally pale complexion.

Anyone could tell—

Something was wrong.

His clothes were soaked with sweat.

Wet strands of hair dripped water down his forehead.

He still looked attractive.

There was even a certain fragile beauty to him.

But everyone could see he was suffering.

Seeing all four staring at him, He Yu inhaled deeply.

Straightening his back, he refused to reveal any discomfort.

His voice was hoarse.

“I'm fine.”

“Continue discussing the trial.”

“There's no way the objective is extinguishing the fire.”

“I suggest using flying equipment to scout the surroundings first.”

Wanrenzhan frowned.

“That doesn't look like fine.”

He looked up at He Yu.

His face carried obvious annoyance.

Duan Yuchen nodded.

“I agree.”

“Scouting first makes sense.”

“Who has flying equipment?”

“I do,” said He Yu.

That much was obvious.

He was standing on it.

“I have flying equipment too,” Duan Yuchen replied.

Then he looked toward Qiong.

Qiong nodded.

Duan Yuchen quickly made arrangements.

“Then we'll split up.”

“I'll investigate the one o'clock to four o'clock direction.”

“You take four o'clock to eight o'clock.”

He then looked at He Yu.

Slightly frowning, he said:

“Your combat strength is too low.”

“Take Wanrenzhan with you.”

“You'll investigate eight o'clock to twelve o'clock together.”

“Any objections?”

He Yu nodded.

“No objections.”

Wanrenzhan had no flying equipment.

He Yu had no combat ability.

Keeping them together made sense.

For once, Wanrenzhan didn't complain about riding He Yu's broom.

Instead, he supported the idea.

“Fine.”

“This place is weird.”

“And judging by your condition, you probably can't hold out much longer.”

“Don't die here and drag the rest of us down with you.”

His face remained full of disdain.

[Bullet Comment: “You've already decided he isn't the undercover agent, so what exactly are you worried about?”]

[Bullet Comment: “If you're concerned, just admit it! Why are you still pretending to be annoyed?”]

[Bullet Comment: “??? Are the people above insane? Wanrenzhan caring about He Yu? He's genuinely annoyed!”]

Qiong opened her mouth.

For some reason, she felt something was wrong.

The arrangement had happened too quickly.

Too naturally.

An inexplicable sense of discomfort appeared in her heart.

But both Duan Yuchen and He Yu supported the plan.

Wanrenzhan supported it too.

Qiong suppressed her doubts and said nothing.

As for Ling Buchen...

He had been ignored.

Again.

Again.

And again.

Only after Duan Yuchen had already lifted off did he remember Ling Buchen existed.

“Stay here and keep watch.”

That was all he said.

Then he flew away.

Qiong departed in another direction.

No one noticed that just before Duan Yuchen left, he exchanged a glance with He Yu.

A silent signal passed between them.

And He Yu gave the faintest possible nod.

Wanrenzhan stepped onto the broom.

The two headed toward their assigned sector to investigate Infernal Fire Hell.

“This garbage broom is way too small.”

“It's hard to stand on.”

The broom immediately shook itself.

It was obviously unhappy.

It seemed determined to throw Wanrenzhan off.

Startled, Wanrenzhan grabbed He Yu and barely regained his balance.

His expression became surprised.

“Your broom really is different.”

“It can understand human speech?”

“What kind of flying equipment is this?”

“Why is it so unusual?”

He Yu answered casually:

“No idea.”

“It's a high-grade flying item.”

“Made by Li Zhan.”

This was the first time He Yu had ever mentioned the creator of the broom.

From the bullet comments, he already knew Li Zhan was apparently someone extraordinary.

That was precisely why he deliberately brought up the name in front of Wanrenzhan.

The reaction was immediate.

Wanrenzhan's pupils contracted.

His voice shot upward.

“Made by God Li Zhan?!”

He Yu nodded.

“Probably.”

“The name Li Zhan is engraved on it.”

Wanrenzhan:

“!!!”

Lowering his head, he found the tiny inscription.

Sure enough.

The words Li Zhan were there.

His excitement became impossible to suppress.

“My god!”

“It's actually equipment made by Li Zhan!”

“He Yu, your luck is insane!”

He Yu asked:

“Who is Li Zhan?”

Wanrenzhan looked at him.

Then he said meaningfully:

“Do you know why <Top Talent Show> is called a death arena?”

“And also called a god-making system?”

He Yu shook his head.

Wanrenzhan said:

“Because of Li Zhan.”

“He was the first god ever produced by <Top Talent Show>.”

“No.”

“The only god.”

A god?

He Yu frowned slightly.

Looking at Wanrenzhan, he asked:

“So Li Zhan is a god?”

“What exactly is a god?”

“Where is he now?”

Wanrenzhan shook his head.

“A god is a god.”

“An invincible existence.”

“When that season ended, Li Zhan possessed divine-level combat power.”

“The system granted him the first official godhood certification.”

“And rewarded him with immortality.”

His eyes filled with envy.

Filled with longing.

“After becoming a god, Li Zhan retired.”

“But he remains the Federation's god.”

“Our faith.”

That was why countless geniuses and experts continued throwing themselves into this deadly competition.

Because Li Zhan had opened the path to godhood.

And obtained immortality.

How could people not be tempted?

Even a one-in-ten-million chance of becoming a god was worth gambling on.

He Yu looked at him strangely.

Wanrenzhan frowned.

“What kind of look is that?”

“What?”

“You're not jealous?”

“You don't admire him?”

He Yu shook his head.

Then asked with genuine surprise:

“So none of you know why the system granted Li Zhan immortality?”

“You don't know how the system granted immortality?”

“You haven't even seen Li Zhan since he supposedly became a god?”

“And yet all of you believe <Top Talent Show> can create gods and keep throwing yourselves into it to slaughter one another?”

Wanrenzhan:

“???”

His expression became blank.

“But Li Zhan became a god.”

“When the competition ended, he had the highest combat power in the Federation.”

“The system granted him immortality.”

“Of course gods are different from ordinary people.”

“Retiring makes sense.”

He Yu:

“...”

He took a deep breath.

Then shook his head.

“Forget it.”

“You people only increase combat power.”

“You never increase brain power.”

“There's no point asking.”

Wanrenzhan exploded.

“Hey!”

“Don't push your luck, He Yu!”

After cursing, however, he couldn't stop himself from muttering:

“But you're right.”

“Where did God Li Zhan actually go?”

“Why has nobody seen him since he retired?”

He Yu shook his head again.

He had no interest in continuing the conversation.

Discussing gods wasn't important right now.

The priority was clearing the trial.

He adjusted the broom's direction.

Wanrenzhan blinked.

“Wait.”

“Aren't we supposed to scout the area?”

“Why are we changing direction?”

He Yu replied calmly:

“We aren't scouting.”

“We're going to kill Qiong.”

Wanrenzhan:

“!!!”

A second later, He Yu corrected himself.

“Oh.”

“That's not quite accurate.”

“Our actual mission is—”

“To scare Qiong away.”

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