Yun Shui looked at his powerful stats and flow, he could hardly believe the other party possessed such ability. His level had reached the highest tier, and his entire attribute profile changed, the panel itself transforming in tandem. He had never heard of such a situation. However, considering the other party was the creator of this plan, some authority was to be expected. Chen Tian used his own data manipulation to completely alter Yun Shui's in-game panel, the increase in level leading to enhanced attributes, abilities, and skills, bringing about a drastic change. Yun Shui's eyes gazed towards the cave entrance.
Chen Tian said calmly, "Let's go. This is your first mission. Welcome to the ranks of those fighting against the Evil Spirit Race."
"Yes, I know what I need to do. I will avenge my sister."
The hatred within Yun Shui's body had not subsided. His sister was his kin, his last living relative. Yun Shui had to ensure the complete annihilation of the Evil Spirit Race for the loss of his sister. His entire being radiated an indomitable spirit. Chen Tian and Chen Ling stood by, remaining silent, lest their words cloud his vision. They only hoped he would not be completely consumed by his hatred. Yun Shui had an exchange with Chen Tian. The power Chen Tian bestowed upon Yun Shui was limited to his game character; it had no effect on his real life, where he remained an ordinary person. It wasn't that Chen Tian was unwilling, but rather a test for Yun Shui. Power could tempt a person, and Chen Tian was still unsure of Yun Shui's true intentions.
For what purpose would he wield this power? What was its reason for existence? Only after Yun Shui clarified these questions would this power truly manifest.
Yun Shui slowly walked out of the cave, immediately seeking out other players. The players outside could no longer be called players; they were now puppets of the Evil Spirit Race, mere automatons devoid of consciousness, driven solely by the evil spirit energy. Their only instinct was to kill, to eliminate any players who had not yet been turned into puppets, thereby preventing the spread of this matter. The methods employed by Yun Shui's guild were truly brutal, which only served to accelerate Chen Tian's resolve to deal with the entire guild area.
Currently, Yun Shui's guild was one of the most powerful in the world. The rise of Yun Shui's guild from a small entity to one of the strongest had a secret that Chen Tian was privy to. Was it not with the help of the Evil Spirit Race? The entire guild was rotten to the core. Chen Tian's footsteps led him out of the cave. This time, Chen Tian did not intervene. He wanted to observe Yun Shui's strength. This battle was Yun Shui's first, and Chen Tian would not step in to help. Gaining power was easy, but the complete mastery of this power was another matter entirely. For Yun Shui, the sudden influx of power would initially be difficult to control. Chen Tian wanted to see how Yun Shui would utilize it.
Power could bring satisfaction or plunge one into an abyss. For power, people would do anything. Such individuals were numerous. Chen Tian did not want Yun Shui to become one of them. Yun Shui walked through Guiming Mountain. The surroundings were silent. The appearance of Guiming Mountain had changed completely compared to before. Now, the entire Guiming Mountain was shrouded in dark energy, the blackness enveloping the sky and trees, staining the earth black. The entire mountain, the entire map, resembled a descent into hell. Yun Shui treaded cautiously, observing his surroundings. The panel change and level increase had equipped Yun Shui with the strength to contend with the Evil Spirit Race puppets. Suddenly, a black figure emerged from behind Yun Shui. With a leap, it extended its sharp, black claws and swiped downwards. If this strike had succeeded, his body would have been severely wounded. Yun Shui reacted swiftly, his palm extending. Tremendous power gathered in his palm as he struck out. With a rumbling roar, air currents swept outwards, shockwaves diffused, the ground beneath exploded, lava erupted, and trees toppled. Grey fumes rose into the sky, carrying the scent of burning trees. Yun Shui took a step back.
He saw the approaching figure, a hybrid of human and demon. The left side bore human arms, legs, and a face, while the right side was distinctly that of the Evil Spirit Race. It was clear that this person was on the verge of becoming a complete Evil Spirit. When the left side was entirely consumed, they would no longer be human.
Of course, in their current state, they were not human either. Yun Shui looked at his trembling hand. In the previous collision, he had not fought to a draw. It seemed he had not yet mastered the power. His palm strike had not even utilized his full strength. It was normal for Yun Shui to be unfamiliar with the power he had just acquired.
"Kill!"
Yun Shui and the youth before him spoke in unison. The two engaged in a fierce clash. Yun Shui initially did not use his full strength, opting for a protracted battle to gradually familiarize himself with the power within. Chen Tian watched, nodding in satisfaction. This approach was sound. However, the opponent was no pushover. This player was level ninety-eight with purple light, and being assimilated by the Evil Spirit Race had augmented their strength beyond that of a purple-light level player. Before Yun Shui could master the power, it was a seven-three split, Yun Shui with three and the Evil Spirit Race puppet with seven. But once Yun Shui mastered the power, his winning probability would be one hundred percent. Chen Tian and Chen Ling observed from the shadows, unnoticed by anyone.
Yun Shui's palms struck out, clear winds entwined, sword intent crisscrossed. His palms unleashed thunder!
Carrying bursts of thunderous sounds, he struck towards the youth. The youth clenched his left paw and threw a punch. The black fist collided with Yun Shui's palm, sending him staggering back a few steps. He forcefully stabilized his stance. Yun Shui looked at the youth before him, his palms now claw-like. In the center of his claws, lightning crackled. Terrifying sword light flickered across his entire body. The sword light combined with the lightning. He threw a punch, unleashing a strike that extinguished the sword light and thunder!
A dazzling beam of light shot straight towards the youth. The youth, lacking consciousness, could only fight based on instinct. After all, he was a puppet. He clenched his hands together and then slammed them. Black energy flowed from his entire body into his fists, and a black energy wave shot out. The energy wave clashed with the light beam. Yun Shui threw several more punches, up to a hundred in total, the fist shadows overlapping and advancing inch by inch.
Puppets were still puppets; they lacked combat experience and were clumsy in their mastery of power. They would unleash their strongest power upon engagement. Yun Shui's power, in its collision with the youth, was easily mastered. Therefore, Yun Shui had now grasped this power.
"Die!"
Yun Shui roared, and his fist shadows directly shattered the energy wave before slamming into the youth's body, smashing him against the mountain wall behind, embedding him there. Yun Shui took a step forward, instantly appearing before the mountain wall. Just as he raised his arm, Chen Tian's hand stopped him. "Let me handle this. Even if you kill him, he will only revive. To completely eliminate him requires my intervention."
"Alright."
Yun Shui was also aware of the Evil Spirit Race's abilities and characteristics, as Chen Tian had imparted not only memories but also knowledge about them. Chen Tian raised his arm, and a profound aura emerged from the youth's forehead. Chen Tian waved his hand gently, and this profound aura formed a contract. The contract ignited, and the youth's body began to burn.
"Another existence has vanished from this world. I truly wonder how many companions will be lost after this incident is over."
Chen Tian sighed. The other party had no reason to exist, and Chen Tian felt no need to feel pity for them, yet fundamentally, they were all of the human race.
"Chen Tian, there's no need to pity them. They betrayed humanity and have no reason to exist."
Chen Ling had undergone a significant change. Her words brought Chen Tian back to his senses. Yes, the moment they betrayed humanity, they ceased to be human. What was there to pity?
"Yun Shui, how much power have you mastered now?"
"Fifty percent. The recent battle allowed me to skillfully master fifty percent of this power. Now, ordinary puppets are no match for me."
"Good. Then the players in Guiming Mountain are all yours. Chen Ling and I have matters to attend to."
"Alright, Chen Tian, rest assured. I guarantee I will eliminate them all within three days, leaving no one alive."
"If you encounter players who haven't been completely turned into puppets, send me a message directly through the friend interface. Also, do not mention these matters to them. If word gets out, our existence will be ostracized, and there will be no one to protect the world."
"Chen Tian, I will absolutely not speak of it. Sometimes, hidden truths are the best outcome for certain people."
As Chen Tian's conversation with Yun Shui concluded, Chen Tian departed from Yun Shui. Chen Tian still needed to find the Nine-Headed Demonic Dragon and had no time to waste here. Coupled with the intervention of the Evil Spirit Race, who knew what variables might arise? Chen Tian needed to slay the Nine-Headed Demonic Dragon first to obtain that key. As for the other players, Chen Tian believed Yun Shui could handle them, given that Yun Shui's power far surpassed that of many players. However, compared to Chen Tian, Yun Shui's might was confined to the game world, while Chen Tian's power transcended any world.
Their fundamental natures were different. Although at the same level, if Yun Shui and Chen Tian sparred, Chen Tian would only need to release his aura for Yun Shui to be defeated. Chen Tian and Chen Ling headed towards the central region of Guiming Mountain.
"Brother, do you think he can do it?"
"Yes, hatred can help a person grow and forget sorrow. I just hope he isn't blinded by it."
"Brother, is there no way to ensure that some of the beings from the Divine Spirit Realm can survive after this is over?"
"The entire world is at stake. Ling'er, don't you think it's worth it? Sacrificing one world for the peace of countless others is justifiable. But the beings of the Divine Spirit Realm are innocent!"
Chen Ling appeared somewhat melancholic. Chen Tian sighed, "I will find a way to address this after the Evil Spirit Race is dealt with."
Chen Tian patted Chen Ling's head. The two concealed their auras, remaining undiscovered on their journey. Chen Tian and Chen Ling arrived before the Nine-Headed Demonic Dragon's cave. According to the information, this was the Nine-Headed Demonic Dragon's lair, its hiding place. It extended tens of thousands of meters deep into the earth, leading to the Dragon Tomb below. Chen Tian asked Chen Ling to stand guard outside. The battle between Chen Tian and the Nine-Headed Demonic Dragon would generate sounds and repercussions that could attract some demonic beasts and Evil Spirit Race puppets.
At that time, someone would be needed to suppress them. Chen Ling, unable to fight without a weapon, would not be affected by her aura. Her aura alone could suppress any being. With Chen Ling on guard outside, the success rate was ten to nine. Chen Tian could fight with peace of mind.
Chen Tian entered the cave and descended, heading straight for the depths.
The Nine-Headed Demonic Dragon was a mutated offspring of the Demonic Dragon clan. Its nine heads represented nine distinct attributes. Its massive size was identical to that of a giant dragon. In the game's settings, dragons were one of the most powerful races. The Dragon and Phoenix clans were referred to as Divine Beast races. Chen Tian, possessing Ancestral Dragon bloodline, faced the Nine-Headed Demonic Dragon with no pressure. Of course, the Nine-Headed Demonic Dragon's strength was comparable to Chen Tian's, making victory difficult for Chen Tian.
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