The Lord of the Abyss retreated, trembling, as the colossal mecha lay motionless on the ground. In the distance, several legendary figures, visibly shaken, gazed at the vast territory before them, their eyes filled with fierce intent.
Bai Yi felt the blood on his body vanish quickly, while the evil blade in his hand grew restless, yearning to drink the blood of the strong and increase its growth rate to 30%. Yet, as Bai Yi's fingers moved, the blade obeyed and transformed into an ordinary scalpel.
He cast a malicious glance at the third-order legend and the immense ant before him.
In an instant, Han Buna vanished.
The half-meter-long nails left a long mark in the air, silencing the countless eyes that had been watching. A tense atmosphere enveloped them.
ZhengZingZing~
The sharp sound of slicing air echoed, reminiscent of howling winds, inducing a sense of dread.
In a fleeting moment, a dagger appeared in the heart of the three-headed, six-armed Abyss Lord. Minced flesh fell to the ground, and Bai Yi's vitality waned significantly; even his domain's power began to crumble.
But just as quickly, a surge of life energy erupted from the city. The fallen flesh stitched itself back together, forming a new body, and the quaking domain regained its strength, those enormous eyes now fixed on Han Buna.
Notifications:
You were struck by the scarlet tide; health decreased by 40%.Your body has suffered multiple slashes; scarlet power invades. Health is now at 10%, decreasing by 10% per second.You were healed by the dedication of life: Irene used 50% of her health to restore 30% of yours.Using the blood cocoon has removed negative effects. Remaining health: 30%.
The scarlet eyes of Bai Yi now brimmed with intensified malice. Was this the terrifying power of a third-order legend?
Bai Yi observed the third-order legend solemnly, then glanced at his own malicious ambition, which was dwindling to five seconds.
Suddenly, he vanished.
Han Buna's eyes narrowed. How dared this evil god rush forward?
She disappeared just as swiftly.
Buzz~
In that moment, more than a dozen Bai Yis appeared, rushing toward the immobilized Abyss Lord.
Slap~
The sound of corrosion filled the air as several bloodlines emerged, instantly slicing through the Bai Yis.
Poof~
Now less than ten meters from the Abyss Lord, Bai Yi's eyes reflected fear, as his reason was eroded by the gaze of those gigantic eyes. Madness flickered within him, as if some power was on the verge of eruption.
Nearby, the colossal ant began to beat its wings.
A strong sense of crisis washed over Bai Yi, yet his gaze remained calm.
Mental Stagnation!
Buzz~
Blue light spread rapidly, enveloping a 30-meter radius.
In that scarlet and blue domain, the once-speedy Han Buna halted, her bright red nails aimed at Bai Yi, poised to strike.
The sudden field startled both the Abyss Lord and the legendary figures. They hadn't anticipated that this evil soul could limit legendary actions.
Han Buna unleashed her strength, advancing toward Bai Yi at a pace akin to a leisurely stroll.
Ding Ding Ding.
An unusually slow metallic rhythm reverberated, as three million gold-eating insects added kinetic energy. Behind Bai Yi, a massive shadow raised a gun, aiming at Han Buna.
A glimmer of relaxation crossed Bai Yi's malicious gaze. With two seconds remaining on his extreme evil spirit, time was on his side.
Touch!
As the soul's energy surged, Bai Yi broke free from mental stagnation.
Space Penetration!
Han Buna vanished in an instant, while the Abyss Lord frantically flapped its wings, desperately trying to ascend.
Cheng! Boom!
A wave of extreme malice erupted.
"I killed the Lord of the Abyss; your extreme malicious spirit refreshes now."
Buzz~
Bai Yi, nearly at full vitality, felt the distinct muscles on his body warp as malice surged in the area.
As the bullets and soul-eating cones dissipated, the remaining tentacles on his body flickered ominously. Yet, Bai Yi, now shrinking rapidly, glared menacingly.
His malice reached a critical point. Whether renewing his extreme malice or summoning new powerful entities, he risked eroding his soul.
At that moment, the malicious strike cooled down again; he could not kill indiscriminately. Even if he defeated the third-order legend, he would become a true calamity for Shia.
If he slaughtered millions of players and monsters, and then razed Tobu City, he felt that even the Sword Saint would have to negotiate with him.
Miles away, the Abyss Lords fled in terror, while Han Buna and the Abyss Red Ant watched closely.
Bai Yi's gaze instilled a profound sense of dread in Han Buna. Though she felt capable of defeating this formidable evil, it would not be as easy as before.
This was outright perverse.
After studying them for a moment, Bai Yi turned and soared toward the city with an air of nonchalance.
The surrounding power began to recover, and Bai Yi's aura weakened.
It was time for extreme malice.
His eyes cleared, though the whites still bore a hint of red.
Han Buna, startled, thought this was the perfect opportunity for an assassination.
But suddenly, an overwhelming sense of danger locked onto her. The Abyss Red Ant sensed the lethal threat and hurriedly took flight.
A wave of players passed below, their fighting spirit clear as they quickly moved away.
Bai Yi hovered in the air, his voice hoarse: "I may not be able to kill you, but if necessary, I will try."
With that, he closed the portal to the demon dimension and turned. The ten thousand magnetic machines that had not participated in the battle materialized.
A mechanical throne formed swiftly, floating silently in the air above the breached city wall.
Leaning back, he closed his eyes, gradually relaxing.
After a moment of hesitation, Han Buna disappeared into the void. She realized she had underestimated the power of this city lord.
The fleeing Abyss Lords would have to choose other federations for their next projection.
The more one learned of evil, the more fear it induced.
As they vanished, the scarlet in Bai Yi's eyes quickly faded. His expression returned to normal, though a slight redness lingered in his pupils.
He closed his eyes, awaiting the war's outcome. With only over four million monsters left and nearly one million players, alongside the elite forces of Whisper and the Martial Arts Army, victory was assured.
Meanwhile, the battle at the West City Gate approached its final stage.
Buzz~
Spatial fluctuations stirred as Hedinger appeared beside the mechanical throne, his expression complex as he observed Bai Yi and Luo Ning.
He said nothing, simply watching the war unfold.
It was not just him; the parliament in the capital was silent. Even the normally indifferent head of the Will family showed disbelief.
What had they just witnessed?
The breath of evil thoughts had surged from the mid-level to the top, forcing back a third-order legend?
Third-order legends represented transformation. A first-order legend could barely contend against a second-order legend, while a third-order legend could effortlessly crush the first.
After level 80, each level represented a significant transformation, rendering fights between levels two apart nearly pointless.
This was why high-level legends could establish federations. As long as the Sword Saint remained, the federation would stand firm.
In contrast, beings easily dispatched by Berserkers were often overlooked by the Sword Saint, who reserved his concern for powerful demigods and taboos.
"The war may extend for several more days. The other three cities won't pose a significant threat with intercontinental missiles and wonders backing us," Metheus declared, smiling. "Let's initiate what we discussed earlier. The final wave of cleanup teams can start. Any objections?"
"Agreed."
"Agreed."
"Agreed."
The legislators nodded in unison, eager for the benefits reform would bring, and keen to address the divisions within the federation.
Bai Yi, the simple yet powerful figure, still retained the ability to create, and the parliament would not oppose the reforms for Dongwu City.
"But before we proceed, we must clarify something," the head of the Renchu family interjected with a smile. "Bai Feng possesses a more advanced mecha manufacturing method, and the performance of the 186-A appears excessively prominent."
The other legislators exchanged glances, nodding in agreement.
Metheus felt a twinge of discontent but silently acquiesced, joining the other legislators in extending his hand.
The collective power of the twenty-four members formed a golden sword, with four blue lines radiating outward, symbolizing unity.
Seeing no issues with the eastern line, the legislators' smiles widened.
"Reform the hero Bai Yi."
The Renchu family head declared, glancing at the stoic Metheus. "With Diane Tifeng, we will lead this legal change and usher in a brighter era for the Federation!"
The surrounding legislators echoed the sentiment, their voices resonating:
"The reform heroes Bai Yi and Diane Tifeng will lead this legal change and create a more brilliant era for the Federation!"
Though the chorus was not deafening, it was enough to signal a transformative shift within the Federation.
Metheus's displeasure dissipated, replaced by a smile.
Fame, after all, held significant weight.
With the interests of the federation redistributed and many nobles fallen, a new aristocracy was set to rise.
Metheus's power surged, and the golden sword slowly vanished, giving way to a golden code.
As gold and silver levels began to move toward the capital's teleportation array, the true transformation of the federation commenced!
Dongwu City
The immense soul power of the white plague suppressed the encroaching darkness, and he finally opened his eyes.
He glanced at Hedinger beside him, stating calmly, "Mr. Congressman, you may return. Your presence is not required here for now."
Hedinger, looking conflicted, nodded and vanished.
He was indeed unnecessary. With the overwhelming combat power exhibited earlier, he might not stand a chance against Bai Yi.
Bai Yi watched the players' battle while Zero reported on the internet.
His eyes sparkled as he gestured, summoning dozens of mechanical mosquitoes and flies to sever the projection with parliament and return.
Despite initially deploying over 20,000, only these remained after the chaos of battle.
Yet, the cost of these mechanical creations was minimal; even a loss wouldn't harm him.
"Boss brother," a soft voice chimed.
Luo Ning approached, sitting on the crystal ball with a smile.
A hint of pride lit up Bai Yi's eyes as he unleashed more ten thousand magnetic machines, expanding the throne to accommodate Luo Ning.
"What's on your mind?" Bai Yi asked, smiling.
Luo Ning blushed, sitting a meter away on the armrest, her gaze lowered. "I want to help with Sister Irene's inheritance."
"Is it dangerous?" Bai Yi inquired, noting the girl's shyness. He retrieved a suit from the demon dimension—legendary equipment from the devil Eugene, which he had deemed worthless until now.
Though it offered no defense, it boasted a +50 charm value, which he had never utilized.
With limited clothing options, he needed to consider crafting more later.
As he donned the suit, a surge of elemental power enveloped him, startling even him.
"This is the sensation of high charm?"
"It's dangerous," Luo Ning admitted, her shyness fading as she met Bai Yi's gaze with bright eyes. "Boss, you look so handsome!"
Bai Yi paused, snapping his fingers as the mechanical constructs shifted, allowing Luo Ning to draw nearer.
He reached out, gently ruffling her soft hair. "Then you should stay behind. It's a test."
"I'm not certain, but once the test is completed, Sister Irene's fate will become much brighter. However…" Luo Ning hesitated.
"What is it?" Bai Yi encouraged gently, his attention still on the unfolding battle.
"Sister Irene's judgment may diminish. She's inherently good and will remain steadfast in her beliefs, but…"
Bai Yi's expression turned serious. "Is this the curse of the curse doctor?"
(End of this chapter)