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Chapter 227: Clearing the Hellish Environment with Firepower
Chapter 227: Clearing the Hellish Environment with Firepower
The hell on the Pioneer Empire is not actually hell but a massive nightmare, a terrifying dream controlled by Freddy.
It is just that due to its unique form and vast numbers, it gave Qin Muye a false impression.
Compared to Jason, Freddy has completely separated from the original hell and even established himself as a king.
Solving the problem is relatively straightforward. Qin Muye can simply use the Star Annihilation Cannon to bombard the area, ensuring that Freddy is severely injured. If the Pioneer Empire can break free from this nightmare environment, dealing with Freddy would not be a significant issue, provided they are not pulled back into the dream.
Freddy, who possesses a planet-sized nightmare, has the home-field advantage and can easily pull weaker individuals into his dream.
For example, even if the entire Pioneer Empire breaks free from the nightmare, they can be pulled back in again.
"I want the technology of the Pioneer Empire. Once I get it, I will leave immediately. After that, you can do whatever you want. But if you try to stop me, don't blame me for being ruthless." As Qin Muye said this, he was sewing up Freddy's stomach and even kindly put a sweater on him after finishing.
Freddy's eyes were filled with hatred and fury. There was no way he would agree to Qin Muye's terms.
But he quickly reined in his fleeting resentment and anger, and instead cackled, saying, "Of course, but I want—"
"You have no right to make demands. You either agree or you don't. There is no third option." Qin Muye held the advantage, not Freddy. The latter had no standing to make demands.
Qin Muye wouldn't let him, either. The carrot and stick approach? Impossible. If Freddy doesn't comply, he will be sent to join Jason.
He is not one to be trifled with.
"Alright, I'll do it your way." Freddy gave Qin Muye a deep, intense look and did not make any further demands.
Freddy was soon released.
"Master, do you really intend to cooperate with Freddy?" Black Hand watched the scene with concern and asked.
"Of course not. Get the troops ready to bombard him until he's half-dead. It's a shame this isn't the real hell, just a hell-like environment. Why cooperate?" Qin Muye rolled his eyes and said.
He knew that Freddy would not remain docile and would seek revenge as soon as he returned.
But this was entirely within Qin Muye's expectations. If a killer were that easy to subdue, they wouldn't be killers. These people can even come back from the dead, completely unafraid of physical or psychological trauma, which only makes their minds more twisted.
As he spoke, a layer of terrifying nightmare began to gather like mist on the surface of the Pioneer Empire's home planet, forming a burned, ugly face.
It was obvious that this was Freddy's visage.
In this hell-like dream environment, Freddy can warp reality, making the entire world as surreal as a dream.
This is why Qin Muye did not descend. Although he did not fear such an environment, it didn't mean he would take unnecessary risks.
Strategically, one must despise the enemy, but tactically, one must take them seriously.
To avoid a slip-up, one must exert full effort against any enemy, like a lion hunting a rabbit. Otherwise, a single mistake could be fatal.
At that moment, the extradimensional floating city unleashed a Level 2 firepower assault.
In an instant, a barrage of explosions erupted, and Freddy's ugly face was instantly shattered, his agonized screams echoing across the Pioneer Empire's home planet.
Some of the Pioneers could not withstand the sound, and their swollen heads burst instantly, ending their descent into the nightmare. Perhaps death was a blessing for these long-suffering aliens.
Due to prolonged torment in the nightmare, the entire Pioneer Empire has developed psychological issues, and whether they can recover is uncertain.
Even if Freddy were to die, the empire might still falter.
Moreover, the Nightmare King would not be so easy to kill. Compared to the tangible Jason, the now-epic-strengthened Freddy is much harder to defeat.
His form is quite unique. Before his enhancement, any spirit hero could have easily killed him, but now, while beating him is feasible, completely killing him requires some special means.
Fortunately, Qin Muye had his methods.
First, he needed to find the reason for Freddy's enhancement. Jason's enhancement was due to the Iron Blood Civilization's modifications, while Freddy's enhancement came from the hellish dream environment he controlled.
Although these hellish killers are unscientific, they still follow certain patterns.
If the enemy leverages a certain advantage, Qin Muye would directly shatter that advantage.
The vast hellish environment was instantly covered by the firepower of the extradimensional floating city, and the thick dream gradually dissipated.
Freddy's success came too easily, so he naturally underestimated Qin Muye and the weapons on his floating city.
"Ultimately, it's not the real hell or the Lord of Hell; there's still a huge gap," Qin Muye remarked as he watched the hellish dream environment being easily torn apart.
Freddy was a case of being all show and no substance.
So far, this indirectly confirmed that, apart from Earth as the origin of the Horror Universe, there were no hells in other places.
And due to various reasons, such as curiosity, the interstellar civilizations were suffering from the scourge of hell, and some had even been destroyed because of it.
"Science versus the unscientific, the unscientific clearly has the upper hand. After all, who can argue with a powerful backing?"
It might be a coincidence once or twice, but with the current state of the Pioneer Empire, Qin Muye did not believe in coincidences. There must be someone behind the scenes stirring up trouble; otherwise, such a situation would be impossible.
After the first round of firepower, Freddy was naturally in pain and prepared to flee. Cooperation was out of the question; he wanted to carve Qin Muye into pieces. Since Qin Muye had dissected him before, Freddy wanted to retreat and find an opportunity to take revenge.
But who was Qin Muye? He generally did things thoroughly. After offending someone, he wouldn't bother with empty talk; he would rather eliminate the threat completely.
The entire space was sealed, and the dreams were forcibly bundled and taken away. Freddy was in the same situation; he couldn't escape even if he wanted to.
Even though he could twist reality with his dreams, that was only possible without any interference. Now that Qin Muye had taken action, with a large number of weapons and equipment working together, there was no way Freddy could leave.
At this moment, Freddy was like a turtle in a jar, unable to struggle. Artillery shells, laser beams, and various military ordnances continued to rain down, wearing down his body.
"If only this were a real hell," Qin Muye said regretfully as he watched the hellish dream environment dissipate under the firepower.
If this hell were as large as a planet, Qin Muye would be overjoyed. Swallowing such a hell would significantly enhance his Alien Domain Lock and his own power.
However, such a scenario was just a fantasy. Generally, the size of a hell reflects the strength of its Lord. A hell this large would likely have a Lord of immense power, possibly ranking among the top ten thousand Lords of Hell.
If it were such a type, Qin Muye would not be a match, as he was not the second-generation god king, Kronos.
The total area of hells might be insignificant in the vast universe, but if they were to break free, the power of the Lord of Hell would be extraordinary.
Kronos, despite his relatively small size compared to the first-generation god king, Uranus, was still immensely powerful. If he were to take action, shattering stars would be a simple task.
Typically, a 6th-rank being is equivalent to a planetary-level force, and a 7th-rank being can shatter stars.
Even if the enemy hasn't shown their full strength, it doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
The enemy needed to play the emotional card and maintain a relationship with Qin Muye, hence the elder-like demeanor. If someone else were to face Kronos, even after being imprisoned on the Isle of Bliss for so many years, their cruel nature would still be present, though it might be somewhat restrained.
With Freddy's dream environment cleared, Qin Muye felt relieved. Whether Freddy was completely dead or not, he was unsure. There might be some residual dreams in some corners, waiting for Qin Muye to leave before making a comeback. But that was none of his concern. His main goal was to obtain the technology of the Pioneer Empire.
Even if Freddy were to return, it wouldn't affect Qin Muye, as he decided not to return to the Horror Universe. It was simply too dangerous.
(End of Chapter)
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