CHAPTER 383: CHAPTER 383: DUMBING AURA

On the head held high, there still remained the frenzied and twisted expression from before death!

Though the wide-open eyes were streaming with bloody tears, the face retained a bizarre and grotesque smile.

As if sacrificing their own heads was the most sublime and sacred mission of their insignificant lives!

Standing at the center of all concentric circles, Gui Hua gazed around. Nearly a thousand heads were staring intently at her, and for a moment, it felt as though they were still alive!

Involuntarily shivering, Gui Hua cast her gaze into the void, feeling the lingering eerie divinity as she murmured softly.

"Duke Yu... what kind of monster are you..."

...

"Ah-choo~"

Sneezing inexplicably, Zhu Haomiao rubbed his nose, frowning suspiciously.

Is there another rascal trying to harm me?

After carefully sensing for a while and detecting no fluctuations in fate, Zhu Haomiao immediately dismissed the trivial matter from his mind.

With a thought, information from the unfolded before his eyes.

[Pride]: LV.5→LV.8

[God] +31

[Dexterity] +22

[Strength] +15

From the depths of his pupils, the twisting purple-gold threads contracted inward. Zhu Haomiao carefully sensed the new authority of [Pride], slowly furrowing his brow.

It wasn’t a concretized power but a mysterious and indescribable passive meme contamination...

Any malevolent perception directed towards oneself seemed to establish a channel, becoming contaminated in return, planting the seed of [Pride], thereby triggering the original sin within the other, causing them to lose rational judgment.

Inexplicably, Zhu Haomiao recalled two phrases.

When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes back at you.

Weakness and ignorance are not obstacles to survival, pride is!

This meme contamination on a conceptual level has already touched upon the authority of the gods.

But what is this?

A dumbing aura?

Rubbing his chin in inexplicable complexity, Zhu Haomiao quickly realized that this passive authority also had its limitations.

[Dao Heart] naturally restrains it!

The stronger the opponent’s [Dao Heart], the less impact they receive.

Secondly, the Original Sin Level in reality is very low, and the resulting influence is almost negligible.

Only in the Illusion Realm can the new authority’s effectiveness be fully utilized.

But just as Zhu Haomiao was zealously researching the authority of original sin, a streak of golden divine light burst forth from the depths of his spirit and body, interrupting his thoughts.

[Stacked Waves Strength]: LV.4→LV.6 (Perfect·Surge)

[Strength] +21

[Qi] +11

[Essence] +10

Decades of virtual memories surged into his mind like a tide, and the powerful [God] attribute rapidly digested this knowledge, instantaneously integrating it into his instincts, as if experiencing decades of genuine cultivation in a moment!

Slowly clenching his fist, merely stimulating his inner qi slightly, a tidal illusion immediately appeared around Zhu Haomiao, continuously spreading out from the center.

An invisible pressure like heavenly might descended, layer upon layer, unending...

After a brief attempt, Zhu Haomiao quickly withdrew his power, nodding in satisfaction.

Another basic force achieved perfection, and now was the perfect opportunity for a break and regrouping, seamlessly transitioning into the next metamorphosis.

With a thought, illusory gray-white threads condensed out of thin air, wrapping and entwining Zhu Haomiao like a living creature.

After the triple cocoon, what was once a dignified and wicked charisma became ordinary and plain, and the black-clad youth arrived alone at the secret underground palace, locking the door as he fell into a deep sleep.

.......

After an endless falling sensation of weightlessness, Zhu Haomiao passed through the barrier of reality and illusion, took a slight step forward, swaying slightly before gradually standing firm.

The dazed and confused gaze quickly regained clarity, and the youth looked around, spotting Liu Hongbin smiling at him not far away.

"Uncle Liu."

"Hmm, Little Zhu, I have some good news to tell you."

Noticing that the other was specifically waiting for him, Zhu Haomiao blinked, thoughts racing through his mind.

"What is it?"

"First, you previously completed the national land extension ritual. The process has been concluded, and the rewards should be issued soon."

"And another thing, Fa Country sent a thank you letter, thanking you for your contribution during the Super Natural Disaster and inviting you to participate in an exchange event."

At this point, Liu Hongbin changed his tone, speaking heavily.

"Additionally, the identity of that Qu Lu has been confirmed, she is an Awakener of the Nihility Sect."

"She was previously a genius in Guangdong Province, winning numerous national awards, but later somehow strayed onto an evil path."

After speaking, Liu Hongbin looked at Zhu Haomiao and earnestly patted his shoulder.

"Make sure you don’t believe the nonsense of the Nihility Sect, they’re all madmen..."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Haomiao nodded calmly.

"Rest assured."

"Hmm, by the way, Wan Ning asked me to pass a message, saying you should hurry back, claiming a friend is almost starving."

Zhu Haomiao: "..."

Watching the youth’s hurried back disappear around the corner, Liu Hongbin released a slight breath and murmured softly in a voice as soft as a mosquito’s buzz.

"Love, friendship, familial bonds..."

"There are so many wonderful things in this world..."

"Child, you mustn’t fall into the void..."

On the other side, Zhu Haomiao returned all the way to a villa district in the city, familiarly unlocking the door. As soon as he entered, he heard a playful whine.

"Why are you back just now? Cangcang is about to starve!"

"??!"

Sitting to the side, Li Cang turned his head, staring blankly at his friend, his gaze gradually growing sharp.

"Senior Sister, when did you all get back?"

Ignoring Ye Wan Ning’s antics, Zhu Haomiao smiled at her charming face, feeling a faint sense of tranquility within.

The once subtle sense of disillusionment gradually faded, as if waking from a long dream, and his soul reconfirmed that this was a real and genuine world.

"We just got back not long ago, next time let’s agree on a time to return together, otherwise we always miss each other."

Ye Wan Ning softly muttered, cuddling up next to Zhu Haomiao and beginning to ’search’ him.

"What are you looking for?"

"Where’s my big Diao? My big Diao?"

"That’s my big Diao!"

"Let me remind you again, the breeding certificate has my name on it!"

Seeing Ye Wan Ning’s smug expression, Zhu Haomiao chuckled and shook his head, pulling out the ferret, Diao Chan, sleeping like a log from his waist pouch.

"Diao Chan, wake up, wake up~"

Cradling Diao Chan, he shook her gently, but the liquid-like ferret swung back and forth, refusing to awaken.

"This guy seems to be in metamorphosis recently, can’t wake up at all."

"Then what should we do?"

"Simple, get some good food and she’ll wake up."

Zhu Haomiao decisively went to the kitchen, unsurprisingly, Ye Wan Ning and the others had already bought the ingredients.

After scanning the surroundings, having a clear idea, the youth began to cook skillfully.

Li Cang silently slid over to his side, quietly helping him wash and cut vegetables, while Ye Wan Ning held Diao Chan by her side, skillfully hindering the process.

In the noise-filled warm atmosphere, Li Cang suddenly spoke.

"Thanks for what you did last time for the healing."