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Wen Jianyan was a fraudster that was best at deceiving people.

One day, he was suddenly forced to become a novice anchor in the Nightmare live broadcast room.

Wen Jianyan: “…..”

A newcomer became the most-watched anchor because he was too good at deceiving people.

He lied to his teammates to deceive the audience and NPCs. He could deceive people as well as ghosts.

Sooner or later this guy will overturn!

There were more and more spectators who were gloating with schadenfreude, looking forward for that day.

But…why was the mission in this live room getting more and more strange?

【Senior anchor’s side quest: Kiss the evil spirit for 30 seconds】

【Reward: Unknown】

【Top anchor’s main quest: Undress the evil god for three minutes】

【Reward: Unknown】

Audience: Oh, the streamer has mastered a new wealth code? Hurry up, there’s something our paying viewers can’t watch!

The top boss approached step by step, whispering temptations:

“How is it? Frying CP*? We can make the fake thing real.”

Wen Jianyan: “…..”

I’m sorry, I’m very principled, thank you for not deceiving yourself.

— Don’t come here!

*Frying CP means pretending to be a couple.

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Chào mừng đến với phòng Livesteam Ác Mộng
Welcome to the Nightmare Live Room
Welcome to Your Nightmare
WTNL
欢迎进入梦魇直播间
歡迎進入夢魘直播間
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nataieieieieieieieiee
New nataieieieieieieieiee rated it
April 20, 2025
Status: c100
Honestly, so far I am enjoying the instances, they follow stereotypical type of plot settings such as hospitals and schools but in this novel the author is able to make it their own type of plot in their own unique way.

The main character is honestly very likable, your typical fraudstar/great actor/believer/bishop/scammer type of role. The way the author portrays him is also very interesting, despite his appearance making him seemingly confident and able to escape any dangers. He's actually very cowardly, and has a weak mentality.

However, I dislike the fact... more>> that the author makes him to special? (Idk how to describe it) everybody thinks hes pretty, smart and like way too OP. It gets bothersome sometimes, when the author constantly describes his amazing looks and has to mention it frequently to the point where it bothers the readers (or maybe just myself..) . Also, the fact that hes so smart even though some of the things he's doing is literally common sense and is not too hard to decipher from the clues given. (He kind of has plot armor too) Additionally, his personality is very confusing, due to his nature of acting it's difficult to figure out what he's actually like.

On the otherhand, the male lead, which is shown to be an evil God that is sealed away. Is honestly like a factor used to intensify the plot or situation and he mainly shows up at the climax or the end of the instance. Dont get me wrong, I LOVE BL, I read alot of unlimited bl novels and those novels have portrayed and used romance in the plot very well. However, in this novel, the romance seems forced, its not even romance so far. MC wants to kill ML, ML wants to eat MC type of relationship. Its difficult to imagine a relationship coming from this, but im guessing the relationship is going to be a forced type. Honestly I feel like this novel is better off without romance, but with just bromance or enemies. <<less
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MayaMalfoy1012
New MayaMalfoy1012
April 18, 2025
Status: c365
Honestly, I was skeptical about how much I would like this novel because I'm someone very invested in relationships (whether platonic, familial or romantic) and at first the vibes between MC and ML were... unique. But then I took a break after 3rd arc and came back again, started reading from the beginning. This time I had more focus to spare, and this novel does not let you down. It's everything. Perhaps it's not your cup of tea in terms of tropes or trope reversals but, this is so well... more>> written -from character setting to character growth to the plot and the intricate weaving of everything. It's a 100/100. You would think it'd get boring with so many instances but no, it's just. There's a theme underlying everything that makes the readers keep guessing. Not to mention, some of these are really f*cking scary too. Regardless, I hope everyone gives it a chance. <<less
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Morfzine
Morfzine rated it
March 23, 2022
Status: c134
OMG YASSS, never would have thought that someone gonna pick this novel so fast. Now you might have think this will be similar to a certain unlimited flow novel that has both scammer MC x god ML also. But nope it's different and let's not compare them that much. Then let's talk about the character.

Our MC (shou), Wen Jianyan, is a scammer that have just succeeded on scamming one billion (dollar ?) but unfortunately got s**ked by Nightmare Live before he can enjoy his the fruits of his labora. He... more>> has great acting skill, skilled on psychological manipulation, and is fluent with most languages given as being a professional international scammer need those type of ability. But unlike many horror protagonist, he's actually really REALLY scared by the horror (and weirdly fond of children/babies ?).

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btw there will be some kind of horror mpreg here, though the kids are not ML's so beware if you don't like it. *Cough-Cough* the author loves to make Wen Jianyan more breedable.

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To the point that he would still throw up his ever living guts subconsciously even after experiencing many games. Now with that skill, that face, and that personality it's only natural that he's extremely charming and he absolutely knows that. Though for most of the time, there's only 3 type of situation where he uses that advantage which is :

    1. To seduce ML, so he can spare his live.
    2. Collecting information in anchor hall and teasing his sexually confused teammates (oh yeah sometimes he uses females skin / body cuz he needs multiple identity).
    3. Giving his cute fans fanservice (striptease), but for most of the time it's accidental.
Talking about fans, the viewer in this novel is actually likeable and not annoying ! (At the start it's typical skeptical viewers, but gradually they all turned into masochistic cuties :D). Generally his fanbase divided into 3 main group :

    • Strategy / career fans that loves how MC manipulating the environment to his own advantage
    • Schadenfreude that always laugh when the game dunked our MC or when he instantly got karma caused by his action
    • The simps. Wife fans, husband fans, girlfriend fans, mother fans, you name it. Some are sadistic (love it when MC got crushed) some are masochistic (want MC to step on them and scam all of their money) but they all agree to call MC = My Liar Wife (which I agree *nods*)
Now Jianyan love his dear his live, he rather be conservative playing this absurd death game. What secret item ? Completion rate ? For him living is winning enough. But a**hole game won't let him having it easy so he resort to a more 'radical' tactic which instead more often than not, breaks the game. The game goes bonker at him, so it put him to a more dangerous game but surprise, he survive, and also broke the game again, thus the cycle repeat. It's like that meme where 2 guys mad at each other:

"Please don't put me in a game that 2 level higher than my rank"

"How about YOU don't broke MY well designed game ?"

"Then don't put me there in the first place r*tard!"

"No YOU don't f*cking break my game up !"

That's one of the main comedy point of this novel. It's still scary and creepy, the comedy usually put when the thriller part is (temporarily) done so it won't disturb your immersion. The other point being MC's instant karma and how he has sh*t luck but got a luck based skill.

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See that apple on the cover ? That's his skill. It revolves around making his lies come true but with his negative luck it's nearly useless unless the plot said otherwise

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Example of it :

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In arc 2, the game suddenly threw in a new faction to oppose MC's and his allies to try to balance the game (it's 3 vs 17-20 btw). So he sneak onto the opposing team by pretending to be NPC, but when victory on sight, the game summon a big red arrow to point on him (or rather the item in his hand) LMAO

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Sorry for my rambling on Wen Jianyan I just love him so much. Anyway, to other topics

ML, uh yeah there's not much about him at this point other than him gradually regaining his self awareness, memories, and power. He goes from an innocent monster that just want to eat a meal after eons of slumber to the sadistic perv we see in recent chapter. Kinda forgot what his name is but it's 'Witch's Candle' or something (prob bad MTL). He's a mirror god, with tomes all over his body, and also has shadow tentacle.

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He will also bestow MC with some kind of tomes in his belly that look like a succubus mark and will get hot if near his fragment hehe :3

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MC's will have many teammates, females also (btw the females here are very well written though there not much of it in early chapters). His teammate is basically a victim association squad lol, they are so done with Wen Jianyan sh*t but will always protect him to the last moment (cuz he's not the combat type). Here his teammates and their role :

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Males :

    • The guy in arc 1 = His power is tarot, a fore casting skill, skill which was rare and are monopolized by one of the biggest guild. Though in arc 1 we see him kinda silly, he's pretty logical and calm after that (the kind that will roll his eyes when he sees MC 'seduces' yet another victim).
    • A sharpshooter that MC's 'kidnaps' from a mercenary group = Skill is optimized sense especially his eyes. A dumbass and blushed when seeing MC's female bodies.
    • Oh yeah, forgot to mention the gangster-looking guy who likes to bake.
    • And the guy who is basically just in charge of the governing/logistic matter of the guild (he's the previous president of the guild which MC owns now btw).

Females :

    • That girl who also has the surname 'Wen' = Skill is combat type (either whips or sword I always confused it with the other girl skill). A born leader and most likely gay. She's in a guild (will be out of it later cuz of 'reason') and also has a bad history with MC before her main introduction arc. I somehow suspicious she is MC's unknown sister or something cuz of the same surnames.
    • Only know she has western (code) name, is it laura or something ? = Illusion/auxiliary type of skill. Not a impactful as the 2 other girls, but she is the righthand women of the previous girl.
    • Blue hair girl = Also a leader, combat type skill and I think she's the one that uses whips ? Very capable too as seen as how she can bring a team with no guild to higher rank.
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And here is my rank of all arc (except the newest mental hospital cuz I will only read it after author done writing it) (from good to average) (maybe some small spoilers) :

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  • Based on monster design creepiness : Antai Community-arc 3 (paper dolls are creepy AF), Fukang Hospital-arc 2 (hmm body horror), Fantasy Amusement Park (return to frogge), Decai Middle School (it IS an introduction arc so don't expect something fancy, still good tho).
  • Based on the thriller : Fukang Hospital (sleep with corpses and doing things alone is not pleasant), Decai Middle School (the statues and constant pursuers), Fantasy Amusement Park (although lots of peps, every rides has player limit), Antai Community (probably cuz I already sus on who's the mastermind, not really scary except the paper dolls).
  • Based on logic chain + action = Fantasy amusement Park (rule solving's always good, the rides are AMAZING even though I don't expect much from it. The possible death scenario is like final destination + resident evil), Fukang Hospital (the challenge in every floor is exciting to read + the unexpected final confrontation is just *chef's kiss*), Antai Community (it's a bit similar with arc 2, they have unexpected faction battle but this one is more one man show cuz it uses 'trick' rather than 'deception', you got what I mean if you have read it), Decai Middle School (It mixed with some newbies so they relatively easy to use/lied to).

My personal favorite is Fantasy Amusement park if you can't see it already, because really, it's just THAT good

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hy-d-ra
hy-d-ra rated it
May 12, 2022
Status: c391
Jianyan is the best Ghost Mom :') You'll understand, if you read it *wink*

I'm kind of late to the camp, but let me shove in my bossom, I've been boasting this author so much, since the day I found them and in every review under every novel that's been translated and put on NU and recommending their novels and the reason is very simple - I fell in love with their non-mainstream type of writing and storytelling. Same is for this story.

What type of main character that we've seen in Infinity Flow genre by this time? We have seen Infinite Flow stories with MCs who act all collected and never afraid, as if they don't visit ghost-filled and blood-scented dungeons, but take a walk in their backyard. They might be... more>> ghosts themselves or simply humans that do not conform to the typical behavior, they do have a certain appeal. We also have seen the scaredy cat type, which is basically "I'm scared, but I will somehow survive through with screams and shouts". This is our comedy-type personality that makes the readers laugh. The other comedy-type personality that we've also seen so far is the easy-going type. So. Which type is WJ? None of those (imo :D).

When it comes to Sangwo what they did is to present you a character that is a manipulative fraudster with a glib tongue, who has amazing skills of confusing people into believing him, he can play tactics, which is he so good at. Yet he's a complete wuss. All WJ did prior to getting trapped in this horror was to swindle people out of their money, by his thinking and actions and also backstory you know he didn't do it for a day or two, he's a PRO, all capital letters. He was about to enjoy his life and was about to go on an early retirement with piles of spoils he earned through years, but was trapped in this bloody game. He can't be called a good person. Period. With such a combo he's almost the most fitting and least fitting person for Infinity Flow bloody game. Because it's Nightmare Live, entertain to death, baby! His wuss ass will be on the verge of nervous breakdown, he will be scared to death inside, but his face will never show it. Which is totally refreshing off the bat. Yes, we know he's not really a good person, but others aren't good either most of the time, he can con even more or less good-natured people, though he won't do anything bad to them, he may intentionally or not get everyone on his own pirate ship though XD but with his nature of being like that, he won't give anyone full sencerity, he may rely on you, he can include you in his crazy plan when dealing with dungeons and bosses, he can even save you, but the question will still hang in the air - did he do it because he cares or did he do it, because I'm useful. What also bought me that despite being a fraudster and cheating people you can see his intelligence, his adaptability, many things he trained himself to do, which not only show his professionalism in his own field, but also that he actually trusts himself more than others and he works hard himself to solve what is happening around him.

The cute part about WJ in dungeons is not only his nature that swindles people left and right, but also how he goes against rules and it blows out of proportions. The game isn't ready for his finding loopholes, doing sh*t so yolo that the game goes mad about him.

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If you read few arcs, you know WJ's shitty luck isn't the only thing that goes against him, but the game itself changes and tries to fix WJ. If you read the mental hospital arc and the amusement park then I'm sure you reached the part where WJ makes a deal both with the game and with ML. Double agent uhuhu. It's not explained in detail how our ML appeared and why his shards are in every dungeon and we also don't know how Nightmare Live came around BUT we can assume that ML is some sort of god entity with immense power and his power was shattered and used for this game, while ML wants the awakening, the game on the contrary doesn't. WJ wants to get rid off ML (on the surface, who knows what he's thinking), but it's a hard thing to do. So he agreed on both sides and allegedly helps. I think this turn of events is very exciting!!

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ARCS: The best part I think is that the arcs and stories actually make sense, they're not some nonsense randomized where MCs just find things out of nowhere or you can't wrap around your head like what is going on or they solve stuff btw, but actually you can feel simple, but nicely put together plots for each dungeon, not to mention that in this novel like in the previous novels by this author we see the main storyline (the awakened God and also what is this Nightmare Live even is) going on in the background of the arcs.

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Tbh the further it goes the more insane it becomes! The school arc was most tame since it was an introduction. The hospial was exciting, after all it was truly like a horror game scenario. AND THE BABIES! Omg why they're so ghostly and creepy, but also cute?! Most memorable after all and I was SO HAPPY he could take them with him outside of the arc! The community arc was a true horror and suspence. Amusement arc is creepy, but fascinating don't you find? Froggo. Nursing home/mental hospital was even crazier. What a pun. But dealing with every crazy patient that wanted to chase WJ and trying to deal with dungeon was something. THE RED DRESS, okay? I've been hoarding chapters of consequent arcs, because it's cool to read it all together. Let's accept arcs are long, not everyone likes that *wink*

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Oh yes, about the "ROMANCE". It can't be called that (by now), let's be honest :D And actually, I do think it's very reasonable that WJ is not all hung up on the ML and vice versa. When we start we're not even a hundred miles near what can be called romance and I'm not surprised, because this author is on the side of a slow burn and this slow burn is so slow that you'll doubt if they ever turn out together :'D Joking.. Or am I? Anyway, their meeting isn't the best start so don't be surprised that WJ basically wants to get rid off this unknown and dangerous entity. Also don't be surprised if the ML, who is also like an ancient god of horror does not go all romantic on his knees with a bouquet of flowers and instead is more inclined to eating WJ.. Literally. At least I can applaud that everyone is in place and does not act out of character all of a sudden. Trust me, it's my hidden pet peeve when things are described in a sloppy way with attraction after first sight.

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But, can you be mad? Let's be honest. WJ just wants to survive and our god certainly doesn't even know what feelings are. No wonder he just wanted to eat WJ at first and later some parts did seem steamy (>.>) Not to mention our god marked WJ with a tattoo. Also the mental hospital was the steamiest so far, after all the shard assimilated with those guys. These are all bits and pieces. Not romantic at all. But what would you expect from someone like them and in the situation like theirs?

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Oh yeah. Although it's still on-going, but I don't expect to be disappointed in the slightest. I know this author, I know their ability, they've been consistent. The only difference is that they really let go with this novel and it's way-way longer than previous ones. Good or bad is up to you. I find it a good point, because WJ is charismatic to me, it's funny to read about him, the storyline is interesting, sometimes text even becomes sultry, anyway it's refreshing. The stories can be touching or disturbing, but I find it all good. And I hope for you to enjoy it as well :)

ALSO! Watch out for the novel's page, each arc gets new cover and I find it fun to follow. <<less
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Salted Eggie
Salted Eggie rated it
March 10, 2022
Status: c172
Mtl-ed of course. Readable which you can see the plot and outline whatsoever. But the rules, dungeon and prop are not that understandable. Translated may been better but I'm tempted to just read it lol.

I'm not giving any spoiler (I try). Fraudster MC as in the summary. An unlucky fraudster that always get into troubles but actually timid. I don't really understand his real self. He's good and bad but all in his calculation. Maybe some not but he still overcome it. He's charming but not really using that (use... more>> only on pe*vert ml). Overall likable.

ML is a obsessive bastard that claim want to eat (literal eat) MC that actually just a lunatic pe*vert. I kinda hate n like his nature. I like novel where ML keep showing but this one is a dilemma. Cuz MC suffer if ML appear.

The dungeon to me is SCARY. There's monster or ghost everywhere. Thankfully its mtl that I read as fast as possible. And MC fraudster nature help alleviate that scary part.

4.8/5 cuz its not completed yet. Overall, satisfying read! (I'll reread after translated) <<less
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dday0425
dday0425 rated it
April 10, 2022
Status: c202
I'm already addicted! 😭 It's so hard now that it's still ongoing and I have to wait for the new chapter.

The overall story is fire. 🔥 As a horror novel, the author has done an extremely excellent job. The story is creepy, thrilling and super entertaining. It's not as light-hearted as it sounds in the synopsis, instead the tone of the story is rather serious, both in copies and main storyline. The plots are complex but not confusing as the story is very well organized and constructed. I really appreciate... more>> the fact that the story direction is more towards ghost/superstitious beings instead of mystery solving. ❤️ Moreover, there are many unexpected surprises within and between the copies, which make me feels both excited and emotional. The connections between each copies are also set up very well. The pacing is great. It's quick, concise and comprehensive, and it isn't boring at all despite me reading all of it in one go.

The character developments so far are more from the side characters. Although it's slow, but still noticeable. Each of them have so many rooms for the development, and I sincerely wish to see them more in the future. On the other hand, the MC's character is very consistent. So far, there is no significant change in his character since he's set as someone who is very good at concealing himself. His character is very hard to determine to be honest. He's smart, focus, ruthless, loyal (to his friends), has clear goals and bottom lines, yet at the same time he's cunning, deceiving and very insincere. However, despite carrying all those bad traits, this man is still charming af. I lost count how many times I was fascinated by him. He's probably one of the most interesting and attractive MC I've ever seen.

I have no comment on ML though. He's scary and uncomfortable. As much as I love this story, with how the story progressed so far, I don't think the romance is necessary at all. 🤔 Although I quite like the main storyline related to ML, their relationship is just too uncomfortable and unhealthy. Now, I kind of hope he will appear less, and that the story will focus more on the MC and his teammates. <<less
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Kerry976
Kerry976 rated it
March 27, 2023
Status: c68
I just finished Supernatural Movie Actor and when I look back at this... it looks especially dull.

The first few chapters felt fun. I enjoy a lying MC. It's just... I don't like how the author forces other characters to trust these lies. As if no one can doubt MC's words because he has the 'aura'. Believe me, some of the lies are childish but are believed only because MC looks beautiful enough. Like what the hell.

MC can be considered smart when he can think better than me, the reader, surprise... more>> the reader, and make me exclaim in satisfaction. If his lies can only be believed by the deliberately dumbed-down characters, not me, he isn't worth it. Other characters always believe him.... Always is such a boring word.

Ah, don't mind me, I just miss Xie Chai. And wished I could find an alternative in this MC, but got disappointed. But...

This novel actually isn't bad. The instances are good. If I don't mind those half-baked lies, I enjoyed how he solved the instances. So, if you can endure the repeated use of "aura" which seems to be the norm in every novel, it is enjoyable. Ah, yes, don't expect romance. It's barely there. ML appears only for a moment and that too after an instance ends. ML appears every 20 chapters and just for a few lines. So, romance isn't worth mentioning. <<less
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AlyssaJusuf96
AlyssaJusuf96 rated it
July 25, 2024
Status: c600
I recommend Welcome to the Nightmare Live if you like Thriller Trainee.

Don't be fooled by summary. This novel tells the story of a clever and cunning but weak constitute man who tries to survive in unlimited flow while being chased by an evil entity which is ML. The author cleverly makes us unable to breathe in every chapter, every step would kill the MC and friends if they took wrong choice. MC just a mere human fight against horror after all.

If you like foolish-in-love MC or cowardly MC who relied... more>> his ML to clear instance, sorry to say, this novel is not suitable for you. <<less
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Rida
Rida rated it
April 13, 2022
Status: c195
Extremely slow burn.

Up to chapter 195, the ML feels some lust for the MC but the MC is thinking about betraying and double-crossing him.

I feel the MC is frustrating at times and I can't be bothered waiting for updates to see how the MC and the ML's relationship progresses. Maybe I'll come back and pick up where I left off once the novel is completed.
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urrcale
urrcale rated it
May 31, 2024
Status: c607
I really like this type of couple! When I first started reading I thought how can MC and ML be together with this kind of dynamic?

and the more I read, the more enlightened I became. Their relationship got more suspenseful and hotter the more the arc went on.

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MC and ML's relationship heats up during the '昌盛大厦 / Prosperity Building' arc and after this arc ML and MC will begin to gradually open up to each other, especially in this arc it is also seen that the Nightmare system does not trust MC at all.

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I really liked the moment when ML imitated the magazine that MC brought when MC visited ML which he kept in his ring. And how ML was jealous of Hugo (Number 4 on the leaderboard) in the Yuying University arc. It was so cute, I swear.

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I liked the relationship dynamics between the MC and ML. The horror was very interesting and very scary, especially with how the author put the arc together. What is the relationship between one place and another.

As I read I started to understand why MC keeps his distance even from his friends. Nightmare really destroys how streamers think. And the more I get here, I feel that only ML can survive beside MC, especially with his power.

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Yuying University and Lucky Cruise's arc really ruined me. I miss the sweet relationship between the MC and his friend in the beginning.

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Talent usage spoiler:

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Talent usage destroys the streamer itself, it's like slowly destroying yourself from within.

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Blithe
Blithe rated it
January 15, 2023
Status: c285
What an intriguing MC! What a thrilling plot! Let me tell you I haven't placed my phone down since I started reading this novel.

I adore the MC. He is just brilliant. Every arc keeps me at my toes whether it is the horror, the plot or how the MC manages to escape the throes of death each time. Honestly I'm too dumb to understand how the MC thinks but it nonetheless delights me to read about his brilliance.

I've been getting very tired of reading novels where the MC is cool... more>> until they are in front of the ML and suddenly they are the most submissive person in existence. Thus our unyielding MC made me admire him more. Tbh the tension between the MC and ML is quite ehemmmm...... interesting *blushes*.

I couldn't wait for the novel to update so I mtled. Some chapters were missing and it isn't completed. That's literally the only thing that stumps me about this novel. <<less
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BambooTriangle
BambooTriangle rated it
December 7, 2024
Status: c684
I've read up to the most recent chapter as of now, chapter 684.

Honestly I'm mind blown by the amazing plot twists and writing skill of the author; I can see the plot unravelling and each of the instances are connected to each other, even if you didn't realise that at first.

About romance - relationship between MC and ML made an incredible twist, going from kind of forced to work together enemies relationship to an equal situation where both hold each other in their hearts. Let me tell you one thing,... more>> ML has every reason to act like he does at first, so does MC.

They're both victims of the Nightmare, connected by a forgotten past and they're truly a match made in heaven!

I won't say anything specific, just read it. You won't regret it. <<less
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EVELYNPEAR
EVELYNPEAR
July 2, 2024
Status: c540
I've finished up to yuying University arc in chapter 540 in the raws. What I can say is that the story is very fleshed out. There's a lot of details in each arc and a lotttt of world building! Considering each arc come close to around 100 chapters each. I really encourage you to read this novel and I fully recommend checking out the raws at the official website. I came to read this while waiting for 'turning' to update and I think this Novel imo is just as good... more>>

one point to note tho, as someone who frequently reads horror BL, this is the FIRST one that actually got me scared. Like legitimately SCARED. The author's ability to describe the horrors really got me scared to the bones. I thoroughly understand why MC is so scared all the time because I am literally feeling the same way as him. Which is great because I don't feel that MC being cowardly feels out of place in the novel at ALL. In fact when I watch the MC being so brave I feel like patting him on the back because I know I don't got the guts to do the same as him ahaha

Plot of the instances:

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The instances are all linked to a much more bigger conspiracy that is the nightmare. The places mentioned in all the instances are all related.

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I read a review about someone saying MC is too OP. But I disagree,

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In fact the MC is ridiculously unlucky. He encounters a lottt of death flags and even came close to death once. He solves problems using wit and is known among anchors to be infamously cowardly since he always chooses to run rather than fight. He isn't equipped with a talent that is suited for combat and in that sense is much physically weaker than a lot of anchors. I don't think he is OP at all. Its because he is weaker that he must rely on wits to survive. But do not be confused, mc's talent is in fact one of the most powerful among the anchors. But because its too powerful it has high activation condition

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the MC is a little cowardly but he is very brave. Which makes him really entertaining imo. One moment he is acting cunning and threatening people, the next moment he's hiding behind the wall vomitting from stress. I think this side of him is so cute! He is also very selfless but unwilling to show people this side of him so he lies and hides from his friends when he is hurt. When I read this novel I feel so much pity for him. He reminds me of wei wuxian a lot.

Who is the ML:

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Not much information is known about what exactly is Wu Zhu but so far we know that he is the 'God Father'. A God that is imprisoned by the nightmare and in the sense kinda powers the whole instance. Nightmare is very afraid of him and has called Wu Zhu a 'BUG' that needs to be removed. He was once set free by an anchor (will not say who) and triggered a huge BUG in the nightmare and many instances were then forced to close to contain ML.

When MC first met ML, he was very aggressive at first and wanted to eat MC. But overtime he realises that he doesn't want to kill MC anymore and even finds him endearing. ML doesn't realise he likes MC but is very vocal in wanting to progress in their physical relationship. Btw they officially did 'it' ard chapter 540++. He is very possessive and you can see how he cares about MC and even worries about him when MC was injured. Imo he's very cute and sweet >< but you need to read to the later chapters first to see this side of him.

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The other reviewers have talked about the upcoming arcs so I will simply write what I think is the direction of the plot in upcoming arcs. This is purely my opinion.

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With the yuying University (as of v540) we are starting to see that nightmare's true colours. With MC close brush with death and *something that happened during this arc* MC has started to isolated himself further. Because of this I think ML's contributions to the story will improve from here on. He will start becoming mc's anchor and maybe MC will start to rely more on ML. This might mean that the relationship is going to progress! So I'm really happy but at the same time I think MC needs a hug.

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michaslbabe
michaslbabe rated it
December 31, 2022
Status: c42
WOAH this is good. There's no romance as of yet, but I don't even care about that- I just wanna watch the MC be the best conman in the world. He's so funny and the horror is actually scary, but there's still a comedic undertone due to the MC's scamming. Stellar novel and excellent translation!!!
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Popsicles
Popsicles rated it
October 18, 2022
Status: c36
Coming from someone who had read the latest translation, I really have to say this: Prepare your tissues QAQ

While this novel is thriller (supernatural thriller!) mystery, the amount of tears that I shed because of Chapter 36 is unbelievable. So, brace yourselves. There'll be gut-wrenching gore, comedy gold timing, characters shooting their own foot and walking into a lion's mouth, and of course! A whole lot of scamming by yours truly.

Wen Jianyan, the unfortunate protagonist, strives to survive in the Nightmare Live. Be it scamming his peers or even... more>> the gong, he will do anything to survive! As well as giving fan services to his dear subscribers ;)

Let's root for our brother Wen! The one and only scammer to f*cking scam the instance!

Ah, I really want to put spoilers here.
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"A mother for a day is a mother for life!" Or something like that. Cue tears and snot for our dear blue-purple babies QAQ

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WordEater
WordEater
April 24, 2022
Status: c75
Don't read review, the following are spoilers. Wen Jianyan renamed his stream room as < Integrity First > or <Integrity above all>. Shameless! [Reader donates +50 reward points] Later, he mischievously named their team, <Law-abiding and good citizens team>. 😅😭 [Reader donates 100+ reward points]

I had just finished reading the first instance. I'm living for Wen Jianyan's character profile. A conman who's afraid of ghost but can spout bullsh*t without batting an eye. He's got a talent for remembering details that proved to help with creating his new persona to... more>> camouflage himself amongst NPCs and Anchors. If you treat him well, he won't disappoint you- well, he'll try to suck you dry still but not worse than his enemies. If you like vicious protagonists, well, probably not for you. His way of clearing missions is not usual, if his mission involves sacrificing an innocent whether they're anchors or NPCs, he will not do it in that capacity, but instead try to do the mission in a much harder way with no bloodshed. His trademark is offending everyone in the instance. To quote and unquote from Wu Zhu, "You always find a new way to offend me every time." He's asking for a beating, it was very intense to read ah!!!

I really like the barrages, it's very entertaining especially since their reactions whenever Wen Jianyan pit another person or successfully deceive an NPC, it was very exhilarating! The system is capitalist! The store prices are inhumane for rookies, the income share charges robs you in daylight, and contract must be terminated.

The instance was original and was solved by our protagonist but I don't know why I feel something's missing.

The anchors' assigned initial character settings in the instance has no bearing in the actual scene. Like seriously, they got no relationship with the plot they need to uncover. They don't need to abide by some rules or the personality and duties that their characters need to observe. (Which makes it easier for our protagonist to trick his poor victims). They could be just playing as guests and it would not change a thing. 🕯️ Before I forget, compared to other novels I read, this is not scary at all. Or maybe it is just me? I did not read this yet in a translated fashion so the nuances might had been lost. OF COURSE THIS IS STILL JUST A JUDGEMENT AFTER READING 1-20. Might change on later arcs.

Last translated status: c8

1-20 Decai Middle School

21-40 Fukang Private General Hospital

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Hoh~? I wonder if Mr. Mirror is one of the former anchors turned NPC due to exceeding the limit of using supernatural powers in the instance? It can't be it was only mentioned in the passing by the commenters, right?

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41-70 The blessing of the goddess of luck in the happy community

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I really like Su Cheng! He's very interesting and now slowly adapting to the shenanigans of Wen Jianyan.

Su Cheng does not panic after seeing the other anchors conceal an important matter from the NPC [Wen Jianyan]:

In this world, anyone can be tricked. Only this guy [Wen Jianyan] doesn't. He's the one who will cheat. This liar must be up to something else!

In addition, this innocent anchor will be soon corrupted by our protagonist ah. :&Gt; HAHA, I like these types. I remember Qiao Yifan developing his strategy like these after being influenced by Ye Xiu, Wei Chen and that guy from One Hundred Blossoms.

Damn, I can't. This Wu Zhu's so extreme. I was very anxious even though I know that our protagonist's life won't end there.

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madden
madden
March 9, 2022
Status: --
It looks like good (base on the summary). I also like the cover especially the long haired guy (he looks like lan wangji fron the manga MDZS 😂😂😍)...

WELL IM READY TO CAMP FOR THIS ONE..
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Anoniii
Anoniii rated it
July 17, 2024
Status: c126
I like the early part of this novel, until it become kind of... repetitive.

MC is OP, don't get me wrong, I don't mind OP MC as long as it's well written, but this MC always win that even a desperate situation doesn't feel desperate at all.

MC is called a wuss, but his action says differently. He's more like a crazy gambler instead.

... more>> ML so far feels more like a villain rather than a love interest. He's not likeable.

The live broadcast is only there to show how amazing MC is. Even though there's countless people, they only have one voice (or two), which all ends up praising MC anyway. MC is smart, but there's also many times where I thought "huh, how come other anchors didn't think of that?", this starting to be apparent in later levels, where MC is smart bcs other characters are dumbed down.

100 chaps in and barely anything progressed be it romance or the mystery, such as the truth about the live broadcast system, MC's past, etc. They never even explained why MC entered the live broadcast in the first place (is MC near death? Did he made a deal?). <<less
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GingerLemon
GingerLemon rated it
November 23, 2023
Status: c525
The MC - Wen Jianyan - is a fraudster with an excellent acting and manipulative skills. On top of that, he's got the looks and he knows very well how to use them. He also has a terrible luck and gets into all kinds of tricky, life threatening, situations - yet he escapes them with his cunning mind. It's not just that he's supposed to be smart MC, he is smart smart. The author did amazingly great job because Wen Jianyan always exceeds my expectations. He's also not as fearless... more>> as he might seem - he will face evil spirit, corpses etc. With poker face but as soon as the danger is over, he will crumble down, throwing up. I can assure you will end up laughing at MC's antics throughout the story. He'll also gain teammates and allies along the way (which he mostly scammed the first time they met lol) which will lead to wholesome and exciting interactions.

The ML - Wu Zhu - is an evil god that had his soul split into several parts and MC ends up kind of unwillingly encountering them. Wu Zhu's appearances are scarce but it gets slightly better after each arc. You can't expect any fluffy romance from our manipulative MC and malicious yandere ML but they still got great chemistry cough s*xual tension. What I like about the Wu Zhu is that he's the only one that can get our MC to loose his cool-headed facade and make him show his true emotions.

The story is thrilling and you won't ever get bored. Don't be repulsed by many chapters because you might end up reading them all in one go.

Chapter distribution of the story arcs:

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    • Decai Middle school (ch. 1 - 19)
    • Fukang Hospital (ch. 21 - 39)
    • Antai Community (ch. 42 - 71)
    • Fantasy Amusement Park (ch. 75 - 131)
    • Ping An Sanatorium (ch. 135 - 194)
    • Changsheng Building (ch. 203 - 276)
    • Xingwang Hotel (ch. 287 - 383)
    • Yuying Comprehensive University (ch. 391 - 518)
    • Lucky Cruise (ch. 542 - ?)
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revon
revon rated it
July 11, 2022
Status: c52
To tell you the truth, everytime I read or more on understand the personality of the MC. Wen Jianyan acts like Cale from TCF/LCF. I know that I shouldn't compare to them because Cale is Cale but...

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With the way he scams/lies against those ghosts/enemies with different identity of NPC just to survive in every scenario and also annoying those anchors if ever they survive in that hellhole just kinda draw me into a conclusion that MC acts almost like Cale

*please don't hate this comment if you found it offensive*

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I hope that his friend/companion
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*not male interest* Su Cheng

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nitan
nitan
April 29, 2022
Status: c150
I'm absolutely tortured by the ongoing status of this novel... it's really good, it might be one of my favorites but I haven't decided yet. Although the CP/romance-line doesn't really appeal to me because of how it leans a little too much into sadism (and it's slow burn progress so these parts are way longer than necessary) -- I like the story/instances and the MC's operations enough to just ignore the romance-line. If it could be called romance?

Honestly no part of it appeals to me, the 'I kill you, you... more>> kill me' enemies to lovers trope is nice when it's done right - but this leans a little too much into the 'no I will really kill you/there's no distinction between me and other antagonists in this story actually' territory. I don't know how to describe it, but after I got to the sanatorium arc the sadism just went up a notch and it's. Ugh. Anyways it's not sexy to me specifically so I stopped here first, waiting for the novel to be completed before I keep reading. High risk high reward is nice, but it can't just be the same type all the time.. anyways... <<less
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Zavira
Zavira rated it
June 15, 2024
Status: c497
I wont say anything about the plot, because its clear atp that this one is ABSOLUTE TOP TIER.

But the romance, god!!!! We got supeerr super little, but everytime ML comes on screen, I would : really on edge, squealing, or both. The tension is unmatched. Its really slow burn but when it burn, damn, its gonna be forest fire kind of burn. *Chef's kiss*
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