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Then, his expression suddenly froze.
Chapter 122: Please, run now!
Each transcendent being leaves behind a "Dying Treasure Chest" after death, a fact clearly and precisely stated in the "Apocalypse Survival Guide".
In other words, this thing can be used to deduce whether the enemy is truly dead.
However, Nie Qingyun could not find the corresponding treasure chest in the [Data Space] at this moment.
This can only mean one thing: Liu Chengyuan is not dead.
Upon realizing this, Nie Qingyun suddenly came to his senses and turned around to look behind him.
Liu Chengyuan, his body emitting charred smoke, knelt down and pushed himself up from the ground.
Anger, regret, frustration, torment, and pain intertwined, almost driving Liu Chengyuan to madness.
He is now fully aware of his condition; even though he still has a breath left, he doesn't have much time left to live.
Not to mention retaliating.
He lost this battle completely.
A crushing defeat.
This is not just a difference in strength. Even if he could immediately return to his peak condition, he still wouldn't be able to defeat Nie Qingyun.
He knew this all too well.
Because he simply couldn't think of an effective solution.
The battle between transcendents is not a boxing match with clearly defined rules.
It tests one's wisdom and courage.
Generally speaking, to win a battle of this level, three conditions must be met simultaneously.
First, you must quickly determine the other party's capabilities based on the available information.
Secondly, find a way to save their lives.
Finally, utilize everything at your disposal to create an opening and deliver a fatal blow to your opponent.
However, to this day, Liu Chengyuan has not gained an advantage in any aspect.
Even when he finally gained control of his opponent and was just one step away from victory, it was all part of the opponent's plan.
Nothing could be more despairing than this.
I'm so unhappy!
Liu Chengyuan gritted his teeth, the darkness in his pupils gradually receding, returning him to his human form.
This means the effect of [Essence of Chaos] is fading.
But he still managed to prop himself up and lift his head.
Just then, Nie Qingyun also turned around.
In the instant their eyes met, Liu Chengyuan saw Nie Qingyun's expression clearly.
Slightly unexpected, yet handled with ease.
Liu Chengyuan's unwilling expression suddenly softened.
Everything in the world seemed to freeze at this moment, slowing down.
As Nie Qingyun pushed Cheng Yuqiu away frame by frame and then rushed over, Liu Chengyuan's soul, residing in the future, had already seen the scene of death.
But he still didn't struggle; instead, in this infinitely slowed-down time, he slowly spoke:
"Human capabilities do indeed have limits."
"I learned one thing in this brief battle."
"The more cunning a person is, the more likely they are to fall into unexpected predicaments and lose all their previous efforts, unless they transcend humanity..."
Just as Nie Qingyun was about to rush forward.
Suddenly, Liu Chengyuan's hand shone brightly, and in an instant, he summoned several more [Chaos Essences], his face filled with boundless madness.
"I'm not human anymore, Nie Qingyun!"
"Come to hell with me!!!"
"Boom!" A bolt of lightning struck the sky, and in an instant, dark clouds gathered.
A beam of pitch-black light pierced through the clouds and landed where Liu Chengyuan was, enveloping him completely.
Nie Qingyun was blasted away by the dark light.
It flew backward for more than ten meters in the air before it could barely stand still.
He raised his head, his gaze serious.
At this moment, Liu Chengyuan's body had been completely engulfed by the black pillar of light.
The scene before him reminded Nie Qingyun of the strange phenomena that occurred on the night the young lady became a "trainee knight".
The difference is that the beam of light in front of us is not golden, and the power it contains is not gentle and warm.
On the contrary, it is extremely cold and terrifying.
A chilling chant arose simultaneously from all directions.
Upon closer listening, Liu Chengyuan's voice could be heard mixed in.
"We are all cursed creatures..."
"Human beings spend their entire lives fighting against their own nature."
"After killing many of my kind... I finally realized a truth."
"Human freedom..."
"It is only born in the moment of violating taboo."
"Social order, rules, and justice..."
"Personal ethics and dreams..."
"Only with the protection of those 'prohibitions' can one feel the freedom and joy of liberation from them..."
Nie Qingyun had sensed something was wrong long ago and tried several times to force his way into the black pillar of light to deliver a fatal blow to Liu Chengyuan.
But that black light was like a barrier that isolated time and space, and it carried a strong will to resist.
Nie Qingyun could sense an immense sense of crisis whenever he got close.
Finally, he could only stand there, turn around and shout loudly to Cheng Yuqiu:
"Run!!!"
"Take Senior Lingyuan and get out of here!!"
Just then, the black pillar of light in the sky suddenly dissipated, and everything returned to calm.
Nie Qingyun stiffened his neck and slowly turned his head.
A tall figure stood there, his gaze fixed on him.
Liu Chengyuan has completely changed.
Its face was ferocious and terrifying, with fangs like sword teeth showing in its mouth, and a pair of giant horns like those of a goat growing from its head.
Its entire body is bright red, and the protruding blood vessels under the skin are constantly pulsating.
The legs also transformed into a structure resembling a cow's hoof.
This is no longer human.
The next second, information appeared in Nie Qingyun's mind.
The "Apocalypse Survival Guide" provides a more precise answer.
Name: Liu Chengyuan
Race: Demon
Possess skills:
【Alienation and Erosion】
Type: Talent Skill
Effect: Passive - Any of your physical attacks will carry the zombie virus and implant the [Seed of Mutation] into the opponent's body.
Seed of Alienation
Effect: Passive - Cannot be dispelled. Infected individuals will lose their "free will" within 1 to 1200 minutes and turn into zombies.
[Chaos and Frenzy]
Effect: Passive - All attributes and abilities are greatly enhanced and will continue to increase to their peak value over 600 seconds.
[Honkai Corrosion]
Effect: Passive - Loses "free will" and becomes immune to all fatal damage, heals itself from all non-fatal damage, lasts for 180 minutes, then dies immediately.
Description: A low-level demon subspecies created by overuse of [Essence of Chaos]. It retains only a portion of its attack instincts and will turn to dust after releasing its last bit of life essence.
As Nie Qingyun looked at Liu Chengyuan's information, his skills were becoming increasingly outrageous, and her heart sank.
Liu Chengyuan was already very strong before, and now he looks like he's no less powerful.
They're being watched now, and escaping is practically impossible.
But after seeing the last sentence of the description of [Honkai Corruption], his heart suddenly turned to ecstasy.
Losing "free will" means becoming a complete monster.
It seems ridiculously strong and immune to all damage, but this guy will automatically die after three hours.
For most people, it's hard to say whether they could even last five minutes against such a monster.
But Nie Qingyun didn't care, because he could be resurrected.
If the target is a monster, there's no need to worry about your abilities being exposed, and you won't be captured and used as "food for the whole village".
The perfect strategy is to lie down and wait to die.
At most, it's just a matter of dying twice more.
"Bang!" A loud noise suddenly erupted from beneath Liu Chengyuan's feet, and his entire figure vanished from the spot.
The next second, Nie Qingyun felt an immense pressure coming from above.
Without thinking, he turned to the young lady and said loudly:
"Don't get cold, run!"
Cheng Yuqiu came to her senses and obediently grabbed Lingyuan's hand, then reached out her other hand to support the swaying Nie Qingyun.
But Nie Qingyun pushed him.
“If you run by yourself, someone has to hold him back, otherwise he will keep chasing us.”
Upon hearing this, Cheng Yuqiu immediately released her senior's hand, retrieved a shield from her [data space], and stood in front of Nie Qingyun, stubbornly declaring:
"I do not!"
"Wherever you are, I will be there!"
Chapter 123: Qin Hehuan: Aren't you welcoming me?
Plans can never keep up with changes; this is often used to describe the capriciousness of fate.
Nie Qingyun deeply understood this point.
Even if he could precisely calculate the position and momentum of every atom in the universe, he still couldn't plan everything.
Because humans possess "free will".
It is precisely because of this uncertainty that humanity possesses infinite possibilities.
In the end, Liu Chengyuan was willing to pay the price with his life to seek revenge.
This is the best example.