louisehourcade Chapter 193 A Sensation Shakes the Border! The Inhuman Rat Emperor! The Great Dust
Chapter 193 A Sensation Shakes the Border! The Inhuman Rat Emperor! The Great Dust
Chapter 193 A Sensation on the Border! The Inhuman Rat Emperor! The Great Dust (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"Eek!"
The little spider waved its hand, and without the influence of the rules of the Corruption Feast, easily opened the closed gate to the secret realm.
Once a hole is made, people will try every means to get in!
So everyone used their own methods and fled as if they were escaping.
After being brutally ravaged by Lu Yu, this Twilight Secret Realm is on the verge of collapse and could crumble at any moment, surging into a void storm.
"You're truly a group of trustworthy people. There's no need to rush back to transfer the money to me. I'll definitely vote for you in this year's Top Ten Touching Figures of the Alliance!"
Lu Yu's voice rang out, causing Zhao Wen to stumble and almost fall off the bone dragon, his eyes practically rolling to the sky!
Let's not even talk about how we, as top geniuses, don't lack this little bit of money!
And don't you even consider how cruel and ruthless you are? You're more like a villain than the villains themselves.
Do you think we'd dare renege on our debt?
In the end, they swallowed those words, for no particular reason...
I just don't want to suddenly have a sack over my head and get a beating one day!
Lu Yu is a three-no product—no bottom line, no morals, and no character.
They absolutely could do something like that!
One by one, everyone left, with Lu Yu covering the rear. But just before leaving, he suddenly felt a sense of unease, as if he were being watched closely.
It felt like I was being watched by some kind of gaze...
"Could there be monsters?"
He suddenly turned around!
The secret realm was deserted, with only ruins and the unchanging twilight scenery in sight.
"Is it just my imagination?"
A thought flashed through Lu Yu's mind, but his body betrayed him and quickened its pace.
They crossed the portal directly and returned to Rising Moon Lake.
After he left, the twilight shone even brighter, covering the entire secret realm.
Click!
A few minutes later, a void rift tore open on the other side of the shattered secret realm, and a huge white porcelain mask flew out from it!
Exactly...
The Hollow Mask!
It opened its hollow maw, from which emerged the eighth finger and the limb-splitting demon leader, now known as the Butcher.
"Fortunately, the mastermind and rules of the secret realm have already vanished; otherwise, even if I remembered the coordinates, tearing through space wouldn't have been so easy!"
Having changed into a white top and hot pants, revealing her fair and long legs, Eighth Finger walked confidently through the secret realm and easily found the location of the Feast Platform from a pile of ruins!
They didn't feel like strangers at all; instead, it felt like coming home!
"Why...why..."
Then, looking at the broken ranch buildings and the deep crater caused by the egg, she lowered her head, her voice trembling slightly!
The butcher narrowed his eyes upon seeing this, a suspicion creeping into his mind:
"Could this be the little girl who escaped back then?"
Knowing the coordinates of the secret realm... very familiar with the farm... both are women... both are of the Radiant Moon rank... mysterious origins...
I never imagined this guy would grieve over the loss of a loved one!
Just as the butcher was pondering, he suddenly heard the Eighth Finger shout:
"Wow, this is such a fantastic ruin-style tourist attraction!"
She pulled a pink phone covered in stickers from the deep trench in front of her, held it up at a good angle, and took a selfie with a peace sign.
The camera clicked, like an invisible blade, severing all the butcher's suspicions.
You shouldn't even try to understand this madman's thought process!
Whether it is or isn't, it has nothing to do with him!
After happily taking dozens of photos, the eighth finger turned to the speechless butcher and said:
"As expected of the collectible I've set my sights on, its strength is improving faster and faster. Even the [Superior] juvenile and the lady working together were decisively defeated."
I can't wait to see him again. It'll definitely be a beautiful encounter. What should I wear then...?
The butcher listened to the Eighth Finger's incessant chatter, speechless, but when he saw the ruins before him and the lingering dragon's might, he felt a chill run down his spine.
The Butcher was certain that even if he successfully advanced to the Morning Star level, he would have little chance of survival if he faced Lu Yu and used all his trump cards!
Not long ago, when they met in the hot spring town, Lu Yu wasn't confident he could win him over!
But now...
The gap is widening!
This speed of progress even filled him with fear!
This guy seems to be speeding down a perfectly correct path!
If we allow the other party to continue to grow, it will inevitably become a major threat!
Isn't the eighth finger afraid of overdoing it?
Thinking of this, the butcher spoke with malice:
"Then why not take him down now?"
Lu Yu caused him to lose both arms and use his trump card, leading to his public death. But now he can't beat him, so he wants to use the power of the eighth finger to nip him in the bud!
"A work of art... needs time to be polished and perfected!"
The eighth finger waved casually, looking at the butcher with a "wait and see" expression, and said with a smile:
"Wouldn't it be even cooler if artworks could turn on their viewers? A script completely beyond imagination—that's the ultimate pleasure!"
Neuropathy!
The butcher cursed inwardly, not wanting to listen to any more of the madman's ramblings, and changed the subject:
"Then why did you even come to the secret realm? He's probably taken all the valuable stuff inside!"
What is poison to him is a divine herb to me!
The eighth finger answered, then lay down on the ground, raised the peach and drew in the air, and quickly dug out a black thing from the ground!
If Lu Yu were here, he would surely recognize that these were the ashes left behind after he devoured the Altar of Corruption.
After putting it into a glass jar, they dug out the soil stained with the blood of the lady and the evil god's retinue and mixed it in.
With a gentle shake, it turned into a hazy, grayish substance.
"Don't let its appearance fool you; this thing may just look like a combination of dirt and ash, but actually..."
After piquing the butcher's curiosity, the Eighth Finger said mysteriously:
"It's still garbage!"
"..."
The butcher looked constipated, feeling his blood pressure spike. If he continued to spend time with this woman, he would have to ask the Faceless Brotherhood for medical subsidies.
"Hahahaha, Blood Wolf, your expression is so cute!"
Seeing this, the eighth finger burst into laughter and continued:
"However, you have to consider the owner before beating a dog, and even trash... you have to consider who made it!"
"Twilight dust is best used to obscure the brilliance of the stars; dark and stormy nights are perfect for wicked deeds!"
"Could it be...?"
Upon hearing this, the butcher seemed to have thought of something, and a look of anticipation appeared in his eyes.
The eighth finger looked at him with a smile and said with amusement:
"That's right, the preparations for the grand show are almost complete. Now that we have this, it's time to begin!"
The butcher looked shocked. Having worked for the Faceless Brotherhood for some time, he naturally knew how many tricks they had prepared!
That legendary tower that has stood on the border for hundreds of years might really be about to collapse!
"Alright, Ninth Finger is still waiting for us, it's time to go back!"
After collecting three jars of Dusk Dust, the Eighth Finger sent the Butcher back into the mouth of the Void Mask. As for herself, she didn't rush back, but instead glanced at the ruins.
Or perhaps it's the eternal twilight scene in the sky above the ruins, and then...
She bowed slightly, elegant and composed, as if saying goodbye.
The next second, it was swallowed whole by the Void Ghost Mask and torn through the void to leave.
As soon as they left, the light faded, and the secret realm instantly became a deep, quiet night, shrouded in a hazy mist.
Click click click!
A faint cracking sound echoed as the secret realm could no longer hold back the void storm that surged in, silently swallowing and annihilating it!
Vanish into nothingness!
.......................................
boom!
On the other side, not long after Lu Yu and the others left the secret realm, they saw the portal below suddenly shatter, and a large number of light spots scattered.
"It came out just in time!"
This scene made everyone sigh with relief, thinking how lucky they were to have escaped a disaster.
Lu Yu was quite disappointed. He was thinking that the alliance could help repair the secret realm so that the twilight ecosystem could be used to grow grass and raise cattle and sheep.
Reinstate the supply of high-end meat products to the border!
A truly lucrative industry!
As a conqueror of the secret realm, he is entitled to a share according to the Alliance's laws!
But now... it's all gone!
If the philanthropist Lu earns less, it's the same as losing money!
"Are you alright?"
While Lu Yu was feeling heartbroken, Luo Zisong and the others gathered around him.
They breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing that no one was missing or had any limbs broken.
After all, the sudden closure of the secret realm gate had terrified them. If Lu Yu and the others had been buried in the secret realm, although it wouldn't have resulted in a complete collapse of the younger generation on the border, it would still have been a major blow to their vitality!
"Coo coo!"
The Five-Bone Abundant Bird flew to Lu Yu's side, flapping its wings, concerned about whether Lu Yu was injured.
Although Luo Zisong was a little jealous of his old partner's enthusiasm, seeing that Lu Yu was unharmed, he felt relieved.
However, to prevent Lu Yu from continuing to flirt with his pet beast and further increase his favorability, he asked:
"What exactly happened inside?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Wen and the others all looked at Lu Yu, which puzzled Peng Lin and the others.
Why are you all looking at him?
Could it be that Lu Yu did something unspeakable to these ten geniuses inside?
Soon, they learned what had happened from everyone's descriptions. Peng Lin and the others' relaxed mood instantly turned into a rollercoaster ride, with ups and downs, before finally derailing and exploding!
The other geniuses were also dumbfounded. They were waiting outside to watch the drama unfold, but they almost choked on the shocking news!
The Twilight Farm, which disappeared fifty years ago, has reappeared!
Moreover, it has become a medium to large monster lair, filled with mutated farmers and peasant women of spiritual transformation level, as well as cattle and sheep transformed by some Moon Lord believers.
This also made Peng Lin understand why the annihilation battle back then was so easy; it turned out that the Moon Lord had lost a portion of his main force here!
Serves him right!
In addition, everyone was a little nervous when they heard that there was also a hegemon-level farmer driving a herd of cattle that had turned into a combat vehicle.
However, the next moment, they heard that this powerful guy was crushed by Lu Yu!
This shocked everyone!
Lu Yu has actually gained the strength to kill a Morning Star level opponent!
It's important to understand that knocking back and killing are completely different concepts!
Guan Xiangping was dumbfounded. Had Lao Luo changed his ways? He had been hiding something that he could have boasted about all along.
Wait, he understands!
This is the legendary subtle way of showing off!
Damn it, I got tricked!
Little did he know, Luo Zisong was also stunned. He had always thought he had overestimated Lu Yu's strength, but he never expected...
This is just the tip of the iceberg for this kid!
Is this guy a hamster?
That's some serious skill at hiding things!
Thinking of this, Luo Zisong became even more determined to see this kid less often, after all, such an excellent beast tamer is too attractive to pets!
Please don't let your bird, which you've raised for decades, run away!
After listening, Peng Lin forced a smile onto his expressionless face and praised:
"To be able to repel a Morning Star monster is quite remarkable. It seems that the source of this secret realm is indeed it!"
Cindy and the others exchanged bewildered glances, and Zhao Wen whispered:
"Um... Commander, this is just the beginning. The farm lord isn't the boss; he's just an appetizer!"
"???"
Peng Lin looked puzzled. "The Morning Star Overlord is a snack?"
Is this even human language?
Then, as everyone continued talking, he suddenly realized... this thing wasn't even a snack, it was more like a plate of kimchi!
The source of the ranch's anomalies was the residual mark of a great being!
The ancient and evil feast, the ritual to transform the followers of the evil god, was actually eaten by Lu Yu all the way through the game!
Finally, there appeared even a lord's wife who almost became an angel and merged with the followers of the [Superior] evil god.
Even if Peng Lin felt he had a wealth of combat experience, if he only had the strength of the early stage of Morning Star, he would surely die in the face of such a monster!
However, Lu Yu forcefully usurped control of the Fu Yan banquet, turning the tables and then pressing forward step by step, suppressing her all the way, and finally forcing the lord's wife to attack him relentlessly!
The Infant Angel was forcibly killed!
If Peng Lin hadn't learned it from Zhao Wen and others, he would have almost thought he was listening to a biographical story!
Even novels wouldn't dare to write something like this!
But reality doesn't follow logic!
"Monster!" This thought arose in everyone's mind simultaneously.
The other geniuses who didn't make it in were initially disappointed, but now they are filled with relief.
I almost went in and got brutally attacked by Lu Yu!
"As expected of the Golden War God of the Secret Realm!"
Looking at the calm young man before him, Peng Lin suddenly felt that the younger generation was so powerful that the older generation could hardly keep up.
Based on his current strength, once Lu Yu advances to the Spiritual Transformation stage, he will almost certainly become the tenth monstrous genius on the border!
"The only pity is that his background was too poor, and no one helped him build the spiritual puzzle. Otherwise, if he had nurtured the seed of law, he could have directly challenged for the top three among the younger generation on the border, and he might not even have been third..."
Peng Lin felt a pang of regret and glared fiercely at Luo Zisong. This old man hadn't even bothered to report it beforehand after discovering such a monstrous genius.
What a waste of someone's talent!
Fortunately, the seed of law is not everything; only becoming a giant, or even a king, is true victory!
"..."
Luo Zisong felt wronged as well, as he hadn't expected Lu Yu's talent to be so terrifying!
This kid's strength was growing exponentially, giving him absolutely no time to react.
If he had known sooner, he would have kidnapped Lu Yu, drugged him, and then...hehehe...thrown him into his granddaughter's room.
I'm already having a great-grandchild ahead of schedule!
Zhang Li's eyes also gleamed. If such a talent could be recruited into the alliance, he would definitely be able to carry the banner of the border in the future.
Finally, Zhao Wen and the others discussed their speculations about the identity of the great being, which made Peng Lin and the others fall into deep thought.
They truly never expected that a high-level moon attribute resource point would be suspected of being related to the Mother of Twilight.
They didn't think much about the related thorny attribute abilities, since there were quite a few similar powers. They would only associate the [Forest Thorn Overlord] with something if they could confirm that the evil god's followers were not parasitic but were using the power of [reproduction].
Even so, it could be a misunderstanding!
Since it involves the Church of the True God, we need to be extremely cautious!
Knowing this, Lu Yu remained silent throughout.
Saying it won't do any good; it will only add to your troubles!
"It's a pity the secret realm has disappeared, otherwise we might have been able to find clues about the location of the sealed remains of the Mother of Twilight's incarnation!" Zhang Li said with regret.
This is the most urgent matter. If we don't find it, the border may very well repeat the tragic fate of the Red Dragon Tribe a thousand years ago!
"It is estimated that after Lu Yu killed the Infant Angel, the power of the Great Being completely dissipated, leaving the secret realm without a support point."
Peng Lin proposed a possibility, which was accepted by everyone, and then looked at Lu Yu and continued:
"I'll report the relevant information shortly. This time you killed an angel, even though it was a crippled juvenile, it was still a superior being. Get ready to trend on the League's hot search list and make a big splash!"
"Just lucky!"
Lu Yu smiled shyly, then added:
"I think this kind of reputation would be better replaced with a reward!"
"You little rascal, you're such a money-grubber!" Peng Lin chuckled and scolded, but in his heart he admired Lu Yu's profit-driven yet humble character.
After all, Lu Yu came from a poor background and had no family or elders to help him. He could only rely on his own unremitting efforts and seizing every opportunity to acquire resources to get to where he is today!
A true role model of inspiration!
Thinking of this, Peng Lin said earnestly:
"This intelligence involves great beings and [higher-ups], and it will probably be discussed by the Alliance headquarters for a few days. During this time, you will come into the view of many important figures, and there may be many opportunities."
As for this intelligence and the method to enhance the resource production of Rising Moon Lake, once approved by the Alliance, it will be given to you as a points reward, which can be used to exchange for Primal Copper needed for advancing to Spiritual Transformation.
I know you want to keep a low profile, but the situation on the border is getting increasingly chaotic, and a large-scale war is just one spark away. An era of chaos may be on the horizon. Therefore, the old trick of playing dumb to outmaneuver others is outdated. The more outstanding you are, the more attention and resources you will receive. Remember that…”
"Chaos is the ladder to advancement!"
"Thank you, Commander!" Lu Yu wasn't afraid of becoming famous; he was only afraid of not getting enough benefits.
Anyway, his trump card will probably become just an ordinary skill after a while!
After everything was settled, Moonrise Lake was once again covered by the war fortress of Nightmoon Town, and everyone prepared to leave.
However, compared to the others who rode their pets, some flying and some running, Lu Yu was a bit more sophisticated.
Carried by the little spider, it tore through the void and disappeared.
It has made many people envious!
Strength is temporary, but handsomeness is for a lifetime!
Space-type characters are both cool and powerful!
The geniuses from all over the border looked in the direction Lu Yu had left, their eyes burning with fighting spirit!
"That guy walks fast!" Cindy looked down at her toes and fell into deep self-doubt.
Is it really that small?
It's small... but it's quite cute. It even saved the Alliance some fabric. Lu Yu has no taste!
She even said she wasn't as good-looking as him in women's clothing!
Cindy grew angrier the more she thought about it, so she climbed onto the Purple Winged Thunder Bat and transformed into a bolt of lightning, disappearing from sight.
"Next time we meet, I'll have a good fight with him!" Helian Tu laughed and rode away on his lava beast.
"Next time, I won't be this embarrassed!"
Zhao Wen clenched his fists and made up his mind to lie in the family's secret cemetery for a while until he advanced to the Morning Star level!
Even if we can't catch up with him, we can at least keep up with his pace!
Wei Tian and the others had a similar reaction. Although they disliked Lu Yu before, after experiencing the corrupt banquet, their resentment had disappeared and turned into respect!
Although this guy is ruthless, as long as you don't have any ill intentions towards him, he is an extremely reliable comrade-in-arms!
Even in the most dangerous secret realm, you can come out alive!
If Lu Yu were to form a battle group, they might verbally complain that it was "overestimating their abilities," but their actions would definitely be very honest and they would sign up!
Thinking of this, they quickly mounted their pets and left, eager to tell their friends and family what had happened that day!
There will be a slight beautification!
After all, the stronger the opponent, the less shameful it will seem for them to lose!
Therefore, within the border region, the evaluation of Lu Yu will rapidly rise to a terrifying level!
"good!"
Several examiners nodded in approval upon witnessing this scene, impressed that the opponent had been able to win them over and turn an enemy into a friend.
He has every ounce of leadership potential!
I'm just waiting for my spiritual transformation so I can hone my skills on the battlefield!
"I'm back!"
On the other side, Lu Yu quickly returned home via a void jump. He opened the door and looked at the familiar furniture and decorations. They were not luxurious, but they made him feel extremely at ease.
So much had happened in one day—conquering the secret realm, plus enduring the pain of a long period of decaying feast—that had left him mentally exhausted!
Therefore, Lu Yu announced that there would be no need to enter the Nightmare Prison for training today, and gave the pets a half-day off, emphasizing the importance of balancing work and rest.
As for exploring abandoned urban areas...
Let's talk about it tomorrow or the day after!
They just harvested a bunch of geniuses, and they don't even know how to spend this ten million!
It feels so good to suddenly become rich!
"Eek!"
Little Spider didn't seem to care much about the holiday. He turned around and went into the kitchen to start making noodles for Lu Yu.
However, to Lu Yu's surprise...
The little mouse didn't rush to its sofa throne; instead, it just kept floating around in front of it.
Lu Yu waved his hand and said:
"I didn't expect you to be involved too. If you want to train in Nightmare Prison, just tell Xiaoyu, and she'll take you in."
"That's not it!!!"
The mouse immediately bristled. As a diligent working mouse that loves to go to get off work at fixed times, it would never voluntarily become complacent!
If anyone's going to roll, it'll be the rat clones!
Lu Yu was a little puzzled, but then he saw the rat's ingratiating smile and became alert.
Unsolicited kindness is either a sign of ulterior motives or theft!
So he coughed lightly and said:
"So what do you want to do?"
"that……"
The mouse looked a little shy, but after hesitating, it finally made up its mind and said righteously:
"As a responsible and ambitious rat myself, I need to stand up at crucial moments and secure benefits for my rat clones. So, Xiuren, shouldn't you give the two sacrificed rat clones some compensation for their injuries? After all, they made a huge contribution!"
"???"
Lu Yu was also shocked, never expecting that this hamster would be waiting for him here!
Looking at its "righteous" appearance, Lu Yu knew that if he refused, this guy would switch to "Lin Dui Dui" mode and would still pester him shamelessly even if he was rejected!
He'll have less rest time then!
Thinking about it carefully, the rat clones did indeed make a huge contribution. Without them as bait, it wouldn't have been so easy to capture the baby angel!
Lu Yu's thoughts raced, and then he spoke:
"You have a point. How about we give each mouse clone thirty bags of potato chips as a reward?"
It worked!
The mouse was overjoyed and swallowed back all the words it had prepared. However, it was no longer the mouse that was easily satisfied by Xiu Ren.
The mouse squeezed out a tear, waved its hand to conjure two identical images of itself, and said with a sorrowful expression:
"They are my siblings and close friends, my inseparable companions!"
"Forty packs!"
"I raised them, I mean, I fed them, I tidied them up..."
"Fifty packs!"
"They must have been in great pain when they sacrificed themselves, but for this family, for Xiuren, they still went without hesitation..."
"Sixty packs!"
"I……"
Having tasted success, the mouse wanted to continue bargaining, but Lu Yu ruthlessly interrupted it, rolling his eyes and saying:
"If you say another word, there won't be a single packet left!"
"The dead are gone; even a hamster must learn to move on!"
The mouse, knowing when to stop, rubbed its little paws together, revealing a satisfied smile, and incidentally gave a little flattery:
"If the rat clones knew that Xiu Ren had given each of them a subsidy of sixty bags of potato chips, their souls would rest in peace!"
Lu Yu rolled his eyes, knowing the nature of this sullen hamster well, and asked curiously:
"How many of the remaining mouse clones are you planning to give?"
This hamster will definitely steal a portion of them!
however……
Lu Yu overestimated this guy's bottom line!
The mouse put its two chubby little paws on its hips and said confidently:
"Why give the remaining rat clones? This is a death penalty, they didn't even die, it's too unlucky to give them to them."
Besides, a little mouse is still a mouse; rounding up, it's practically like the mouse sacrificed itself twice, so it should be given to me the most so the mouse can get out of the shadow of its suffering as soon as possible!
Good guy!
Your bottom line has been breached; it's become an abyss!
I feel like I could be hung from a streetlamp by the rat clones at any moment!!
Lu Yu was speechless, while Shushu was smug and already thinking about how to eat the potato chips.
Actually, there was one more thing it didn't tell Xiu Ren.
Those were the two sacrificial rat clones, who were actually the most troublesome old hands who had always been lazy and didn't work properly. This time, their positions were vacant, and new people could take over.
While reducing labor costs, we can also get some subsidies from repairmen!
How can exploiting oneself be called eating rat blood buns?
Lu Yu was unaware that the mouse's "capitalist" attributes had evolved once again. At this moment, he watched as the little spider brought over a steaming bowl of plain noodles.
A bunch of green scallions, like green boats floating on the red soup, and slightly browned poached eggs sleeping quietly with the noodles, exuding an enticing aroma.
Besides the hamster, there were also eggs, in a huge bowl, which made it happily roll around the little spider.
Lu Yu smiled as he watched this harmonious scene.
Really...
What a beautiful day!
This is a long chapter of 7,200 words. I'm asking for monthly votes. I'm having some writer's block. I'll sort things out before continuing. Next, I'll start wrapping up the first volume.
(End of this chapter)