Die, Replay, Repeat

Chapter 177: Zhou Qingfeng's Plan

Fang Xiu frowned deeply, and he began to wonder, 'Is this Zhou Qingfeng's goal? To make Yang Ming see the Other Side? And what about the gift and the truth? Right now, it seems all roads lead to the Other Side. Could the gift and truth be there too? But with Yang Ming's current strength, going to the Other Side means death, because Taotie is on the Other Side.'

The "God's Plan" skill, no matter how strong, couldn't possibly help Yang Ming defeat Taotie at this point. It wasn't realistic.

Fang Xiu even doubted if anyone in the current world could defeat a mythical creature like Taotie. From what he had heard, fifth-tier psychics would awaken 100% of their Spiritual Energy. Even then, Fang Xiu found it unrealistic for them to beat Taotie, let alone Yang Ming, who was only third-tier.

At that moment, Fang Xiu started to understand why Zhou Qingfeng's dream was to turn all of humanity into Specters.

Perhaps because he had been to the Other Side and witnessed the true power of the Specters, he realized the hopeless gap and decided to save the world in his own way.

Zhou Qingfeng might truly have noble intentions, striving to save the world in his way. However, Fang Xiu couldn't accept this approach. His ideal was to make all Specters feel pain and create a world without them.

Their goals were complete opposites.

Thinking of this, Fang Xiu suddenly sensed something was off. He finally grasped Zhou Qingfeng's real intent.

'After I saw the Other Side, I understood Zhou Qingfeng's ideal. So, what if Yang Ming goes to the Other Side?'

Ordinary people would consider Zhou Qingfeng to be anti-human—an absolute villain—after hearing his ideals. But once they'd seen the Other Side, logical thinking would make them start agreeing with Zhou Qingfeng, even if only partly.

They might come to understand his vision and question whether humanity could ever really defeat the Specters.

Once a seed of doubt is planted, it will eventually grow.

Perhaps Zhou Qingfeng wanted this exact effect. He aimed to have Yang Ming agree with his ideals and even become a kindred spirit.

This was Zhou Qingfeng's purpose for the gate to the Other Side!

Once Fang Xiu understood this, everything became clearer.

Zhou Qingfeng didn't want Yang Ming to enter the Other Side to die; he wanted him to go in and recognize the gap.

Fang Xiu, having died so many times, had fallen into a mental trap. It was clear that Taotie wouldn't notice anyone who stayed outside its feeding range. Fang Xiu had died each time because he approached too closely.

But if Yang Ming entered with his "God's Plan" skill, he would surely avoid Taotie and notice the main issues.

In this way, Zhou Qingfeng's plan would succeed.

'So in Zhou Qingfeng's plan, Yang Ming should have been the one to enter the Other Side. I was just an accident! But Yang Ming couldn't get to the Other Side when facing the attack of the Snakeworm. So, No Turning Back is the key! Zhou Qingfeng left it as a bodyguard to help Yang Ming enter the Other Side!'

Fang Xiu finally understood that things might have gone according to Zhou Qingfeng's plan if he weren't in the story.

Yang Ming would have led his team into the mental hospital. With God's Plan guiding him, he would have faced many dangers and eventually met No Turning Back. He would then be "protected" by it.

Without understanding the rules, others might have been killed by No Turning Back, but Fang Xiu was sure Yang Ming wouldn't be.

Fang Xiu knew this because he had witnessed the power of God's Plan. In the Graveyard of the Nightmare's Specter Zone, Fang Xiu had died countless times before figuring out how to escape. But Yang Ming had befriended his own duplicate and walked out with him hand-in-hand.

In the place where they could only step on odd-numbered steps, Yang Ming sprinted forward, not missing a step and safely crossing.

Even when facing No Turning Back, Fang Xiu was sure Yang Ming wouldn't die.

If No Turning Back's killing moves couldn't be triggered, it would follow Yang Ming like a bodyguard.

Afterward, Yang Ming would see the torn paper and understand Zhou Qingfeng's ideals. He would open the gate to the Other Side. The Snakeworm would avoid him, allowing him to safely enter.

Though the Other Side wasn't suitable for human life, Yang Ming had Corpse Beads to keep him alive long enough to see Taotie. He would then realize the gap and begin to lose faith, descending into despair.

But Yang Ming had a kind heart. Even in despair, it would be hard for him to betray his conscience and abandon saving humanity.

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At this point, Zhou Qingfeng's vision would shine like a light into Yang Ming's heart, aligning him with Zhou Qingfeng's beliefs. Even if Yang Ming didn't agree at first, the seed would slowly grow.

Fang Xiu guessed that the true gift would only appear once the gate to the Other Side was opened.

Now, Fang Xiu finally understood why Zhou Qingfeng hadn't erased traces of him from the parchment, the torn paper, and the photos—they had to be seen before disappearing.

It was all part of a grand plan, carefully designed for Yang Ming!

This plan had started the moment the Green Mountain Mental Hospital appeared.

Why did it show up in Greenvine City? Because Yang Ming was the captain of Greenvine City Investigation Bureau.

Fang Xiu and Zhao Hao had managed to escape that terrifying hospital. Fang Xiu's death reset ability helped, but the real reason was that the hospital had a safe exit. Without that exit, even a thousand resets wouldn't have worked.

Zhou Qingfeng left the exit for three specific reasons:

First, to allow the Specters in the mental hospital to escape. With the weakening of the seals on the wards, the Specters would eventually break free. They would then leave through the exit and cause chaos, catching Yang Ming's attention.

Second, the exit was for Yang Ming after he received the gift, ensuring he had a path to leave.

Third, it provided a glimmer of hope for anyone who accidentally wandered into the mental hospital.

The third reason sounds unlikely since Zhou Qingfeng was someone who treated humans like experimental objects.

But reality often contradicts itself. Zhou Qingfeng wanted to Specterize humans to save humanity, so it was possible this was part of his intent.

Regardless, Fang Xiu was certain the first two reasons were why Zhou Qingfeng left the exit. The third, while questionable, shouldn't be dismissed entirely.

This also raised a question: Nightmare was the first Specter to leave the ward but couldn't initially use the exit.

This means the exit once had a seal against the Specters.

As for why it was there, it might be because Yang Ming hadn't yet advanced to the third tier, and his "Luck" hadn't evolved into "God's Plan."

After Green Mountain Mental Hospital appeared, Yang Ming received God's Plan with the help of Ace of Spades. Then, Nightmare escaped. Now, everyone had entered the mental hospital and seen the Other Side.

It all connected, and Fang Xiu realized that this was Zhou Qingfeng's master plan!

Unfortunately for Zhou Qingfeng, Yang Ming's abilities were no match for Fang Xiu's. He never expected anyone on Yang Ming's team could foresee the future.

Yang Ming was meant to unknowingly fall into Zhou Qingfeng's carefully crafted trap.

Fang Xiu, however, used his death reset to complete everything before Yang Ming and uncovered Zhou Qingfeng's plan.

Through multiple death resets, Fang Xiu fully understood Zhou Qingfeng's plan.

He suddenly felt curious about Zhou Qingfeng. He wasn't sure of Zhou Qingfeng's exact abilities, but the man was clearly a master manipulator.

Through a series of meticulously arranged coincidences, Zhou Qingfeng attempted to brainwash Yang Ming step by step, hoping to fulfill his own plan through God's Plan.