"Luckily, I prepared in advance."
Zaratul inherited the caution of the 'true body' and had already planted the 'plague seed' within Pompeii's mental island.
Of course, it wasn't the usual 'plague,' but a mental-level plague. Once it erupted, it could silently spread through the collective subconscious sea around the individual, infecting them with various psychological disorders and extreme madness.
And because it originated from within, even a Beyonder at the [Angel] level would find it difficult to fully block it!
After all, every Beyonder on the Potion Pathway has, to some degree, mental issues.
Such an attack is a particularly dangerous method for any Beyonder in the Potion system.
With just a little nudge, a normally stable person could instantly descend into complete madness due to an imbalance, losing control of their extraordinary abilities!
"Hehe, fortunately, I'm a 'Spectator.'"
Zaratul remained calm and composed, subtly influencing the "plague seed" within the mind island from a distance.
The seed, buried deep in the heart of the mind, quickly blossomed, releasing the psychological disorders and extreme madness contained within, causing an instant outbreak!
Plague storm!
In an instant, the plague storm formed within the mind surged forward, ruthlessly invading and corrupting Pompeii's mind island!
The "balance" that had already been teetering on the edge of madness was shattered, dragging Pompeii's consciousness toward an irreversible descent!
"Ahhh—!!!"
Pompeii finally realized what Zaratul had done.
But it was too late!
He could sense the changes occurring within his mind, but he had no idea how to react or how to stop it!
He could only helplessly "watch" as countless self-destructive, cruel, and violent emotions, mixed with chaotic thoughts, fully unleashed the madness he had just suppressed!
"Zaratul— I hate you!!!"
"You despicable bastard!!!"
"I—I won't let you off even if it costs me my life!"
Completely driven mad, Pompeii's body began to fall apart!
The accumulated Beyonder Characteristicss within him spiraled out of control, turning inward to devour him, the "master" himself!
His flesh was consumed, and the resulting mutation twisted him into a state of madness.
His mind was continuously influenced by the "plague storm," creating terrifying thoughts of complete self-destruction and the obliteration of his spirit!
His remaining sanity flickered like a candle in a storm, on the verge of being extinguished at any moment.
Pompeii struggled desperately, but in the end, he was powerless to resist, consumed by the storm of negative emotions!
Barely having reached Sequence Three, Pompeii hadn't even tasted the power it offered before his body collapsed under the uncontrollable madness!
Until only the glimmering dragon bones remained, extracted from the Beyonder Characteristicss!
"Success!"
Zaratul's eyes sparkled, and he swiftly collected the 'dragon bones' into his possession.
The Beyonder trait of the "Tyrant Pathway" Sequence Three: as long as the suitable candidate is found, it can quickly nurture someone into a Sequence Two, or even Sequence One [Angel]!
Looking at Pompeii, who had returned to his human form, he completely lost interest: "It's time to report back."
Consciousness strolls!
In the next moment, Zaratul's figure vanished into the sky.
Pompeii fell from the sky and crashed into the pit.
At this point, his Beyonder traits were extracted, and he had completely become an ordinary person—no, even less than that.
The power of the Dragon Bone, also a Beyonder Characteristics, was similarly removed, leaving him with nothing but an empty shell!
At that moment, Lu Mingfei and the others suddenly woke from their "hypnosis."
They couldn't remember what had just happened. All they could vaguely recall was that Zaratul suddenly appeared, threw them away, and then disappeared!
"Where is he?!"
Lu Mingfei looked around but couldn't find the figure in yellow robes. All that remained was the gaunt Pompeii.
"He probably was abandoned," Lu Mingze said softly.
"How do we kill him completely?"
Lu Mingfei's body was surrounded by an overwhelming killing intent. His eyes were red, filled with rage that took over his mind once more!
"Use Gungnir. Stab it into his heart."
Lu Mingze slowly said: "Only in this way can you completely kill a Dragon King."
"Alright!"
Lu Mingfei turned and walked toward the abandoned Gungnir, leaving a trail of blood with each step.
The divine spear was pinned in a ruin. Without its master, it had lost its luster, and the faint golden inscriptions had become dull.
But a bloody hand gripped the spear tightly.
Buzz!
Gungnir seemed to resist, its faint golden inscriptions flickering.
"Quiet!"
Lu Mingfei coldly shouted, as if a decree had descended.
Originally resisting, Gungnir seemed to fear the young man's bloodline and immediately became silent.
Clang!
Lu Mingfei pulled out Gungnir and began walking back toward the Abyss once again.
Pompeii seemed to regain some awareness as he looked at the approaching young man. But his gaze wasn't really fixed on him; it seemed more like he was looking at someone else:
"I see now. We're all pawns. You're the one... the final victor."
No one present seemed to notice the young man dressed in a white robe, holding a cross, with slightly curled blonde hair.
He stood within the Abyss, his vertical pupils faintly glowing with a soft gold, as clear and bright as an infant's eyes. A subtle smile curved on his lips.
Pompeii, of course, knew him. He was Adam!
At this moment, his mind suddenly cleared, and the entire situation seemed to make sense.
From meeting Zaratul, to taking that vial of Beyonder potion, and now, at this very moment, having everything taken away.
"It's you, isn't it?!"
Pompeii's eyes turned red as he stared at Adam.
"Huh?"
Lu Mingfei was stunned, a bit curious: "Who's he talking to?"
Suddenly, he grinned widely: "Wrong. Everything is wrong. We're all wrong."
The tip of the spear dragged across the ground, sparking brilliant flames.
Lu Mingfei's face remained expressionless, his pupils blood-red and chilling, as if he had no feeling. Step by step, he advanced toward Pompeii.
"Hahahaha... We're all wrong!"
Pompeii laughed wildly, as if completely unconcerned with death. His voice cracked with madness, his cries like those of a broken man: "It's you, isn't it? Tell me, this... this is all you!"
"Wait, brother!"
Lu Mingze froze for a moment, sensing that Pompeii's words meant something more. He wanted to stop Lu Mingfei.
But Lu Mingfei turned a deaf ear, raising Gungnir high. The pale golden inscriptions lit up one by one, releasing an aura of deathly silence.
"Don't!"
It was too late. Lu Mingfei drove Gungnir straight into Pompeii's heart with a mighty thrust!
Blood poured out like a spring, blossoming like a vibrant flower before it dripped to the ground.
With his heart pierced, Pompeii's pupils suddenly contracted, but his gaze remained fixed on the empty space, his eyes filled with unwillingness as he gasped and muttered: "Wrong..."
Clang!
Lu Mingfei forcefully snapped Gungnir in half.
Then, he drove the remaining half of the spear deep into Pompeii's skull!
The disgusting head exploded with a loud 'bang', splattering a nasty mixture of red and white goo everywhere.
The Dragon Clan... was finished.
At the exact same moment, inside the grand and majestic Corpse Cathedral.
Uchiha Sogetsu, sitting on the massive bronze throne, calmly drank the potion in the final moments of this era, as he had anticipated.
[ Ding! ]
[ Congratulations, Host, you have ascended to Sequence 2: The Discerner! ]
[ Reward: 0-17 - Angel of Concealment! ]
[ Ding! ]
[ Main Quest: Ascend to Sequence 1: The Author! ]
[ Completion Ceremony: Write a book that creates a real world. The story must involve tens of thousands of lives as the core and compel them to act according to your will. In the end, weave a false world with real rules. ]
[ Reward: Spectator Pathway Sequence 1 Beyonder Characteristics + Uniqueness! ]
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