Section 119 (Part Two): The Destroyer! SSS-Rank Psychic-Type! [10,000 Words!]

However, intuition told Lin Qiye that this sudden turn of events did not seem like a bad thing. On the contrary, it felt like a stroke of good fortune.

Four talents—【Annihilation God Thunder】 as the spirit, 【Thunder God Avatar】 as the armor, 【Thunder God Domain】 as the flesh and blood, and 【Thunder Light Transition】 as the form—condensed within the Ziwei True Bone. The Ziwei True Bone contained a celestial technique for the protection of destiny. At this moment, four wisps of hard-won celestial energy were merging with the technique and the four talents at a speed visible to the naked eye.

All of this was beyond Lin Qiye’s control; it happened naturally and completely randomly. He had no idea what the outcome would be.

"I just hope it doesn't turn into a purely defensive talent," Lin Qiye prayed silently, feeling quite anxious. Having the 【Thunder God Avatar】 for defense was enough. What he lacked most right now was an ultimate one-hit-kill skill! If he had one, he could have actually killed the Demon Emperor and the Underworld Son during their battle instead of spending over two hours just to force them to pay a heavy price to escape.

Of course, if the Demon Emperor and the Underworld Son were to hear these thoughts, they would surely be indignant and gnash their teeth in frustration. "You’ve already stripped us of half our lives, and you’re still not satisfied?" To powerhouses like the Demon Emperor, the combat strength Lin Qiye displayed was already something to be proud of. But Lin Qiye pursued ultimate suppression—the kind of extreme dimensional-reduction strike!

Lin Qiye let out a breath, feeling an unprecedented sense of tension. "Uncontrollable forces... they must lean toward lethality!" He focused his mind intensely, every wisp of his spiritual energy concentrated on his chest.

The four cores, wrapped in celestial energy, Ziwei True Qi, and innate True Qi, fused with the Ziwei True Bone at the speed of light, transforming into a dazzling ball of radiance. The periphery of the sphere was wreathed in hazy purple rhythms, with bolts of lightning crackling within. Four wisps of celestial energy danced around the sphere, casting rays of light infused with celestial essence into it, making the orb grow increasingly brilliant, dazzling, and earth-shaking.

Thunderous vibrations resonated from his chest, growing more and more intense. Rivers trembled, mountains collapsed, and even the stars in the sky began to sway! In the world, billions of lotus flowers bloomed, and purple clouds enveloped a radius of ten thousand meters.

"It seems... it has become a true Celestial Bone?" Feeling the bone in his chest wreathed in violent lightning and pure white celestial rhyme, Lin Qiye’s heart hammered against his ribs. "The power is approaching the celestial level! Even if it isn't a true Celestial Bone, it’s definitely at the semi-celestial level!" Lin Qiye was overjoyed, a gleam of excitement flashing in his eyes. "But after condensing into a Celestial Bone, what happened to my talents? I hope none of them disappeared..."

Lin Qiye quickly sank his consciousness to check.

First was the 【Thunder God Avatar】. With a single thought, hundreds of thunderclouds emerged in the sky, plunging thousands of miles into darkness. Tiny lightning particles floated around him, condensing into a domain. Within the domain and the thunderclouds, a Thunder God Avatar over three thousand meters tall loomed, flickering in and out of existence. The avatar reached from heaven to earth, transforming the surrounding thousands of meters into the 【Thunder God Domain】. Lightning particles swirled around the avatar like hurricanes, and the friction of these particles created a bizarre field. Within this field, the gravity and pressure experienced by enemies were dozens of times more terrifying than outside. Based on Lin Qiye's assessment, any Awakened below the God level caught in this field would be crushed to dust, effectively acting as a built-in meat grinder.

"The 【Thunder God Avatar】 and 【Thunder God Domain】 have fused? And the domain is now fully automated?" Lin Qiye was surprised. He had only activated the avatar, not the domain, yet both were functioning in perfect synergy. This meant that after the fusion, not only were the talents highly enhanced, but they had also formed a combined technique. Another surprise was that the original avatar could reach a maximum of one thousand meters, but now it stood at three thousand!

Moreover, there was something even more shocking. When the 【Thunder God Avatar】 was summoned, the development degree of the 【Thunder God Domain】 would temporarily increase by 20%. In other words, his domain could be amplified by 20% by the avatar! The lethality of such an increase was unimaginable!

Beyond that, Lin Qiye discovered another factor: while within the domain, the energy cost of 【Thunder Light Transition】 was infinitely reduced, and its cooldown was nearly zero. Originally, using the transition consumed significant energy and had a cooldown of over a second. Now, it was low-cost and instant—a divine combat skill! Lin Qiye smiled. Before, the transition was a heavy drain on his energy reserves, but now, he could use it as much as he wanted within the domain! The maximum transition distance was ten thousand meters!

"I'm invincible!" Lin Qiye laughed. At this moment, he felt he had broken the rules of the Empress's universe and reached a level of invincibility. As long as he was within the 【Thunder God Domain】, he was effectively immortal. With the domain's micro-particle suppression, the avatar's absolute defense, and the infinite evasion of the transition, even if an army of thousands attacked, he could view them with indifference. Even if ten 【Underworld Sons】 joined forces, he could suppress them with a flip of his hand!

Of course, the prerequisite for this invincibility was that Lin Qiye had to raise all four talents to 100% perfection. "Very good, I am only one step away from the invincibility I pursue." Lin Qiye nodded in satisfaction, feeling refreshed and exhilarated. "If I can bring these talents and these treasures back to the main world, suppressing the Diamond-level Hydra Demon will be a piece of cake."

Lin Qiye’s gaze turned cold. As the saying goes, a petty person holds a grudge from morning till night. Ever since he was ambushed by the Hydra Demon, he had been looking for a chance to retaliate. Now, he finally saw the opportunity. "There are too many good things in this world walk; I must obtain an SSS-level rating and perfectly achieve the goal of this walk."

Lin Qiye breathed a sigh of relief as the Life Lamp Gem's notification sounded in his mind right on cue.

【Life Lamp Gem is guiding your life: At age five, the Skin-Painting Demon larva finds the Destroyer and turns them into a parasite. The Destroyer’s soul-enthralling possession technique and hypnosis allow the Skin-Painting Demon to complete an unprecedented super-evolution. The demon spreads silently.】

【At age six, the human leadership, the Winged Wolf King clan’s leadership, and the Demon clan’s leadership all become infected by the Skin-Painting Demon. The demon unifies the three races. You resist for one day but suffer a crushing defeat. The Skin-Painting Demon successfully devours the entire Empress universe and achieves ultimate invincibility.】

"What the hell? I suffered a crushing defeat after resisting for only one day? That’s impossible!" Lin Qiye’s expression darkened. "Is the Skin-Painting Demon really that strong?"

Muttering to himself, Lin Qiye frowned. The sense of crisis he felt was even more severe than when the Demon clan invited the celestial. "This crisis is truly terrifying. To some extent, it’s no less dangerous than facing a Puppet Celestial Body alone." Lin Qiye shook his head. "The origin of this Skin-Painting Demon must be extraordinary. It sacrifices the Empress for its growth, sets up a plan for the fusion of two races, and even has a Puppet Celestial Body protecting it. Perhaps it is a young supreme being of the Skin-Painting Demon race! If its parasitic plan succeeds, not only the Empress universe, but the main world will also face a massive problem."

Lin Qiye’s eyes were stern as he pondered. He silently opened the 【Creation Deduction】. "Deduce the location of the Skin-Painting Demon."

【This deduction requires 5 million walking points. You have 5.84 million remaining. Consume 5 million points to proceed?】

"So much?" Lin Qiye shook his head. Although he could afford it, he deemed it not worth it. "The Skin-Painting Demon's concealment methods are too high-level; the cost to deduce it is too great." A thoughtful light flickered in his eyes. "The Skin-Painting Demon is too strange, and I might not be able to deal with it. Its target is the Destroyer. If I find the Destroyer and kill him beforehand, preventing the demon from devouring the Destroyer’s abilities, wouldn't that solve it?"

With this thought, he used the Creation Deduction again.

【This deduction requires 440,000 walking points. You have 5.84 million remaining. Consume 440,000 points to deduce the specific location of the Destroyer, Guo Huai?】

440,000 points? Lin Qiye raised an eyebrow. Usually, that was a significant amount, but now he was wealthy. He had saved up 6 million points precisely to solve such troublesome issues. If not now, when? He gave the command immediately.

【Deduction successful: The walker Guo Huai, possessing a special possession technique, possessed a thirteen-year-old child shortly after birth and began his path of growth. His talent is SSS-level, Mental Manipulation. He is currently hiding on Sea Demon Island in the Sea Capital, searching for a legendary holy beast of the sea.】

Looking at the information, Lin Qiye mused, "An SSS-level mental talent? This is my weak point..." His physical defense was invincible, but having never encountered a mental-type opponent, his knowledge in that area was a total blank. What should he do? Rushing into battle in an unfamiliar field could lead to a miserable death. After all, the opponent could possess others from birth and had likely been cultivating for years. Based on his track record of destroying 1,000 universes, he wouldn't be weak!

Lin Qiye grew serious. Should he ask Zhu Yuhang for help? Her "Thousand Faces Reincarnation" was mental-type, but its development was only 65%. Even if her talent was superior to the Destroyer’s, the low development meant she probably couldn't resist. Lin Qiye didn't dare take that risk. Could the Yin-Yang Jade help? He dismissed the idea; the jade only shared fatal damage. It might block life-threatening mental attacks, but it likely wouldn't work against non-lethal manipulation. Lin Qiye didn't dare experiment with this.

For a moment, he felt helpless. "Mental control is such an ethereal, invisible, and untouchable method; it’s truly strange and troublesome." He simulated the battle in his mind and realized he might not be able to handle an SSS-level mental powerhouse. Unless he could succeed in a sneak attack. But with the opponent's mental strength, they would surely detect him in advance. Even if the opponent was a glass cannon, if they didn't let him get close, what could he do? Lin Qiye had a headache. "How do I kill such an enemy?"

He was at a loss. However, an hour later, Lin Qiye’s brow relaxed. "Why did I forget? Do I have to fight alone? I can mobilize experts from the top brass, find some with mental talents, and gang up on him, right? Even better, I just need them to stall the Destroyer while I carry out the assassination."

With that thought, Lin Qiye chuckled. Finding a few top-tier mental Awakened in the entire Human Alliance was simple, wasn't it? With their help, killing the Destroyer shouldn't be difficult. He immediately contacted Ning Luo with his dedicated phone.

"Mr. Gu! Do you have any orders?" Ning Luo was handling important matters and was initially impatient when the phone rang. But upon seeing it was Lin Qiye, she immediately set everything aside, showing great respect. After all, the scene of Gu Dalao suppressing the Demon Emperor and the Underworld Son alone had deeply shocked her. She dared not be negligent toward such an Emperor-level powerhouse. "I will handle whatever you need. Just give the order."

Lin Qiye nodded. "I’ve run into some trouble. I need a batch of Awakened with mental-type talents, the more top-tier, the better. Remember, only the very best."

Ning Luo was stunned and puzzled but didn't ask for details. She replied firmly, "Understood! Please wait a moment, Mr. Gu. I will contact all mental-type Awakened immediately! Even if they are out on missions, I will have them return."

Lin Qiye smiled. "Go ahead. I happen to be heading to Yanjing anyway; I’ll come in person."

Ning Luo was surprised. It seemed something major had happened; otherwise, the boss wouldn't be moving personally. She agreed and quickly notified the top brass.

"What? Gu Dalao is moving again?"
"What is it about?"
"I don't know, he didn't specify, and I didn't dare ask."

Several elders pondered, "Mental-type Awakened are rare... What could he be planning? It’s hard to guess. Could there be a super-powered mental opponent?"

Half a day later, Lin Qiye arrived in Yanjing. Ning Luo welcomed him personally and took him to the Awakened Alliance.

"Would you like to see Elder Chen? His talent is the SSS-level 【Words Follow the Law】; he is the guardian god of our China, just like you."
"Sure."

Lin Qiye met Elder Chen, who had white hair but eyes full of light. They chatted for a long time. "It is a blessing for the human race to have you."
"No, no, if not for Elder Chen supporting us for so many years, the human race would have perished long ago. You are the pillar of the nation."

They exchanged polite praise. A few hours later, the top mental-type Awakened had all returned, waiting in the office for Lin Qiye.

"Gu Shaoshang is asking for our help?"
"What kind of dangerous area requires help from someone like him?"
"There must be danger, but perhaps there is also opportunity. After all, he’s the powerhouse who fought the Demon Emperor and the Underworld Son at once."

The four mental-type experts were discussing among themselves. Among them sat a cold, young-looking woman in a remote corner. Lin Qiye walked into the conference room and cleared his throat.

"Greetings, everyone. My name is Gu Shaoshang. I’ve asked for your help in a battle." His burning gaze swept over the five experts. In all of China, with a population of two billion, there were only five top mental-type powerhouses. It was pitifully few. No wonder the humans were being suppressed so badly by the Demons and the Winged Wolf clan.

Could five God-level mental powerhouses block the Destroyer? Lin Qiye was doubtful but didn't show it. Instead, he extended an enthusiastic invitation. "Are you willing to fight alongside me?"

All five nodded, even the woman in the corner. "Willing. Gu Dalao's goals are surely for the protection of humanity; how could we refuse?"

Lin Qiye nodded slightly. "In that case, please introduce yourselves and your abilities."

A balding, middle-aged man stood up. "I’m Lu Hu. My ability is 【Legion as a Mountain】, S+-level. I can provide group enhancement to a legion’s spirit, ensuring their morale and mental strength don't collapse, increasing combat power by 100%. But the limit is 50,000 people."

Next, a middle-aged woman stood up. "I’m Xu Susu. My ability is 【Mental Recovery】, an S+-level talent, a healing-type ability."

Then, a middle-aged man with a crew cut stood up. "I’m Li Taiming. My ability is 【Mental Shield】, an SS-level talent that can place a mental shield on a target to block mental attacks."

Then, a bald middle-aged man stood up. "I’m Su Qiang. My ability is 【Mental Exhilaration】, S+-level, with 100% development. It can double a target's mental strength and briefly resist impact. It can also enhance a legion's combat power."

All four had abilities leaning toward support. This was exactly what Lin Qiye needed. He looked at the last woman. "And you? What is your talent?"

The woman stood up. "I’m Zuo Yu. My ability is 【Indestructible Spirit】, SS-level talent, 100% development. Effect... it allows you to transfer ten fatal mental attacks to me. After I die, you will not die from mental attacks for one day."

She spoke with a hint of bitterness. Her talent was purely a sacrificial one. But Lin Qiye’s eyes lit up. "A great talent. I need exactly this. But... the opponent’s mental talent is very strong, and you might actually die. Are you willing to go with me?"

The woman bit her lip, determination appearing in her eyes. "If it is for the country and the people, I will face death without fear!"

"Then, I trouble you all to join me in battle. This fight concerns the survival of humanity. Please give it your all. The opponent has an SSS-level talent, Mental Manipulation, at 100% perfection, and also possesses possession skills. In other words, if one’s willpower is not firm, they will be controlled as a puppet. I need you to stall him, and I will kill him to end the threat once and for all!"

*Hiss*—an SSS-level mental powerhouse? Everyone gasped, looking at each other in shock. It was their first time hearing of such a thing. It must be ridiculously strong, right?

"Can the five of us block him?" They were doubting themselves.
"You don't need to block him for long. Just buy me time to kill him. As long as I have a few breaths, I can finish him off."

Hearing this, the five looked at one another. "Fine! We will give it our all."

Thus, Lin Qiye led the five mental-type Awakened and began the mission! 【Legion as a Mountain】 and 【Legion Shield】 were for defense, 【Mental Exhilaration】 was for buffing, 【Mental Recovery】 for healing, and 【Indestructible Spirit】 was the ultimate trump card. Lin Qiye was the strongest weapon. A six-person team should be enough to kill an SSS-level Destroyer!

Lin Qiye took the lead, taking everyone to the southern sea, boarding a giant ship, and heading toward Sea Demon Island...

Ten days later, near Sea Demon Island, the ship docked. Lin Qiye jumped onto the beach and scanned his surroundings. "Stay alert, do not take this lightly." He reminded the five. Although they had already applied shields, buffs, and linked the 【Indestructible Spirit】 state to him, facing an SSS-level mental Awakened, Lin Qiye didn't dare be careless.

The island was disturbingly quiet. Aside from the occasional rustle of wind through leaves, there were no insects or birds. The experts Lin Qiye brought, all possessing excellent mental strength, immediately sensed that something was wrong. They went all out, following behind Lin Qiye, ready to protect his fragile spirit.

The balding elder spoke with a heavy expression, "Gu Dalao, there seems to be a strange mental energy nearby. This island is unusual; it can refine mental strength, and we even feel our spirits boiling!"

"Everyone, stay sharp and protect Gu Dalao!"

They braced themselves, activating their talents. With the three buffs active, Lin Qiye felt his perception become exceptionally clear, and his control over various abilities increased significantly.

"Interesting! The amplification is intense!" Lin Qiye’s confidence grew. The island was over a thousand square kilometers. Lin Qiye scanned it and instinctively understood where the Destroyer was hiding.

Before long, they reached the center of the island, where a trench split the land in two. "Down there." Lin Qiye pointed to the trench. The woman was confused. "Down there? Is there someone down there? Won't they suffocate?"

"Yes. They must be down there. During a spring tide, the trench dries up. But right now..." Lin Qiye’s eyes flashed. Strands of lightning appeared around them, condensing into oxygen masks that enveloped the group. "Go. Follow me."

After diving for a while, they saw a deep, dark hole emitting a bizarre glow in the depths of the trench.

"There really is an anomaly down there; it’s not natural!" The others used their mental strength to probe and found that the cave was winding and full of hidden depths. "Gu Dalao is truly amazing for seeing through the trick."

Lin Qiye ignored the flattery and signaled them not to make too much noise. "Be vigilant. We’ll go down and check. If you find anything, report to me immediately." He intended to sneak in through the underwater passage, hoping to ambush and kill the Destroyer without alerting him.

"Understood!" They understood and suppressed their mental fluctuations. With five top-tier mental experts, as long as the opponent didn't know they were coming, they were confident they wouldn't be detected!

They drifted through the passage. There were no anomalies, and occasionally, fish swam by. Lin Qiye looked at the fish, feeling a sudden sense of unease. He frowned. There wasn't a single living creature on the island, so why were there so many fish swimming here unharmed? It was abnormal. He prepared to catch a fish to check for issues. But just as he was about to act, he noticed a strange intelligence in the fish's eyes. When they stared at him, he felt as if he wasn't looking at a fish, but a person!

"Bad! Retreat!" Lin Qiye’s expression changed, and he signaled the others to withdraw. He suddenly remembered the Destroyer’s goal on the island was a holy sea beast. If so, these fish were likely controlled by the Destroyer!

Just as they were retreating, a powerful mental wave surged toward them.

"Protect Gu Dalao!" Sensing the mental attack, the experts reacted immediately, joining forces to block the wave.

*Boom!*

Invisible mental power collided in the water, a dull thud reaching deep into their souls. Because Lin Qiye was tightly protected by the five, he didn't feel much discomfort. But the others turned pale, clearly suffering from the impact.

"Retreat first, this place is not suitable for battle!" Lin Qiye wrapped the five in lightning strands and used 【Thunder Transition】 to return to the shore of the trench. The five were still shaken, their faces pale.

"So strong!"
"Is this the pressure of an SSS-level mental powerhouse?"

They looked at each other. Just as they were sighing, the water in the trench instantly emptied. A mocking voice that made one feel dizzy resonated through heaven and earth.

"A few mice, thinking you can escape after provoking me?!"

The moment the voice sounded, the world spun, and the universe seemed to collapse. The mental experts quickly used their abilities, struggling to break the illusion. Lin Qiye felt nauseated, as if his spirit and consciousness were falling into an abyss, being tortured repeatedly.

"Is this the power of a mental-type powerhouse?" Lin Qiye felt a sense of awe. He looked up at the Destroyer rising into the sky.

The Destroyer looked like a teenager of about nineteen, with delicate and handsome features and an arrogant expression that seemed to have the word "crazy" written on his face.

"I wondered who it was, but it’s you... What, you sensed my danger? Too bad, too bad... it’s already too late."

"Killing you now is as easy as turning over my hand, while killing me is fraught with difficulty." The Destroyer shook his head, looking disdainful. To a mental expert like him, killing Lin Qiye was a dimensional-reduction strike.

Lin Qiye remained expressionless. "I didn't want to fight you either. Your mental talent is very troublesome for me, but I have to kill you!"

The Destroyer sneered. "You really think you can fight me with a few mental ants? I have to say, you were really careless this time!"

As he spoke, in that instant, the air within a thousand meters stopped flowing. The sea surface froze, and a powerful pressure made it difficult for them to breathe.

"Hold your heart and mind! This is a mental interference attack. If your mind is broken, you’ll become his slave!"

Invisible mental power shrouded them like a cage. The guardians struggled against the constantly compressing power. Lin Qiye felt a hint of suffocation. With a thought, he summoned the Thunder God Avatar. The Thunder God Domain expanded automatically. Tiny lightning particles collided with the mental interference field. Although there was some resistance, it was minimal.

"Heh, you want to resist me with this? That’s a bit difficult!" The Destroyer sneered. "The moment you made your move, I knew you had lost—lost miserably!"

As he spoke, the Destroyer reached out, and a giant bell appeared in the void, covering the six of them. Then, giant hammers made of mental power struck the bell. The terrifying ripples slammed into Lin Qiye’s ears, causing his internal organs to tremble violently; he nearly vomited blood. Then, strange bats flew out, their screeching forming a mental shockwave that plunged Lin Qiye into mental pollution.

"【Shield Enhancement】!"
"【Mental Recovery】!"

The five beside him noticed his abnormality and quickly used recovery methods. A gentle energy wrapped around him, helping him recover.

"Gu Dalao, we will give our all to block him and buy you time. You must kill him, or we will all die here!" The five looked extremely serious. One of them already had blood flowing from the corner of his mouth.

Lin Qiye took a deep breath. "Good! Stall him, give me ten seconds, just ten seconds!"

"Yes!" The five nodded deeply.

"Heh. Ten seconds?" The Destroyer sneered. His mental power was so formidable that he naturally heard Lin Qiye clearly. "I won't give you ten seconds. I won't even give you three seconds, or even one!"

The Destroyer swung the giant bell. *Boom! Boom! Boom!* The terrifying sound was highly penetrative. Every strike seemed to pierce their skulls and hammer deep into their minds. The five used all their strength to absorb the damage for Lin Qiye. Under this pressure, their heads were buzzing as if they were about to explode.

"Gu Dalao, we can't hold on much longer!" The five guardians’ bodies trembled. In the distance, the Destroyer’s expression was ferocious, a cruel smile on his face. "I want to see how long you can block!"

As he spoke, six giant, translucent hooks, like those used for fishing, swung from afar. The hooks emitted a faint glow, locking onto their souls. The moment their souls were locked, the five felt their scalps go numb.

"Bad! This move! This move!"
"We can't block it!"

The five were in despair. Before the soul hooks even touched them, they were already bleeding from their nose and mouth.

"Hold on!"
"Must hold on! Buy time for Gu Dalao!" The five roared.

"Super 【Mental Recovery】!"
"Super 【Legion Shield】!"
"Super 【Mental Exhilaration】!"

They used their full strength. Everyone’s neck was bulging, their faces flushed red, and blood filled their eyes. Soon, their blood vessels began to burst; blood flowed from their eyes, noses, and ears.

"Cough..." Someone kept coughing blood but still clenched their teeth. No one chose to retreat! Because they knew they had to buy time for Lin Qiye.

However, what they didn't notice was that, at the critical moment, Lin Qiye had disappeared. Or rather, he had disappeared earlier, like a ghost. The next moment, Lin Qiye appeared behind the Destroyer.

"Hm?" The Destroyer sensed something was wrong and his expression changed. He looked up, shocked. He realized that at some point, the area had been shrouded in a thunder domain. The surroundings were filled with violent lightning power and tiny lightning particles. Although these particles weren't enough to curb his mental power, they blurred his vision and increased his processing load. It was extremely annoying!

The Destroyer was incredibly unhappy. "Are you trying to disgust me before you die?" He frowned. But the next moment, he spat out blood. Lin Qiye had somehow teleported behind him and hollowed out his internal organs.

"You... how did you do that? How many SSS-level talents do you have?" The Destroyer clenched his fists, wanting to fight back, but realized his body was filled with lightning particles causing friction, making him lose the ability to act. He knew he was the loser. He had lost to Lin Qiye’s strange teleportation. He frowned and stared at Lin Qiye, as if trying to see through him.

Lin Qiye let out a breath. "I have four abilities; I just used 【Teleportation】 and 【Particle Domain】. In a field with lightning particles, I can ignore all teleportation. Even if you have mental power for defense, even if you think your defense is airtight, my particles are pervasive! A second ago, a nano-sized lightning particle penetrated your defense!"

"This is my strongest ability. Using it to kill you is not a loss."

The Destroyer gave a miserable laugh. "I’m about to die, and you say it’s not a loss? Go to hell! Go to hell!"

Lin Qiye didn't reply. Let him curse; he had already won. He didn't waste any more words. With a snap of his fingers, the Destroyer vanished into ash, leaving only a faint humanoid shadow made of lightning particles on the spot.

"It’s over! This was my most dangerous battle!" Lin Qiye finally breathed a long sigh of relief. He was drenched in sweat. He had almost died at the opponent's hands! Although everything happened quickly, only he knew the danger; a second later, he might have been the one dead.

"An SSS-level mental talent is truly terrifying!" Lin Qiye shook his head and turned to the five. They were lying paralyzed on the ground, bleeding from their seven orifices, their vessels burst, with only weak breathing remaining. Lin Qiye went to them and used Ziwei True Qi to treat them all.

...

A day later, the five finally woke up. They clutched their heads, coughing, their faces pale as if covered in white flour.

"Are we alive?"
"Did we win?"
"That guy was just too strong!"

The five guardians touched their bodies, full of lingering fear. Lin Qiye smiled slightly. "We won. He is dead. Thank you. It was your sacrifice that made this victory possible."

Although their minds were still aching, the five braced themselves. "Gu Dalao, you flatter us. Why you, who protect humanity, had to fight such a dangerous battle—we were just on the sidelines." They shook their heads. After seeing Gu Dalao fight, they realized how terrifying he truly was.

Lin Qiye shook his head and smiled. "Your contributions were great; I will request rewards for you from the top brass. Also, I treated your external wounds, but I cannot treat the mental depletion and injuries... you’ll have to find a way yourselves."

Hearing this, the five had strange expressions. "Gu Dalao, you don't know, this island can actually be a cultivation base for mental Awakened. We slept for a day and have almost recovered. Moreover, we sensed mental-type crystals beneath the trench. Those treasures should increase our talents. There’s even a strange fluctuation inside, not inferior to an SSS-level mental talent. It’s definitely not an ordinary object. Boss, take us in to see!"

Regarding this, Lin Qiye was curious but also wary. "Will there be danger?"

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