Chapter 499: A World in Chaos
Chapter 499: A World in Chaos
The Plague of Corruption.
These parasitic worms from the Illusory Dream had once caused a crisis in Thousand Sails City.
And now, in this peculiar spacetime, where multiple Illusory Dreams intertwine and time order is distorted, the plague that once occurred in reality is replicated before Lindsey and his companions.
"Alarson, protect Selena!"
Lindsey took a step forward, and with a flick of his hand, a twisting crimson firelight appeared, enveloping his right hand.
"Leave the fighting to me."
Boom—
The firelight flashed.
Scorching lava streams traced red lines in the air.
The nearest blue-robed figures, whose bodies were distorted, were instantly struck by Lindsey's attack, severing their limbs.
Amid the scattered remains, a sickening green worm slithered out with a 'sizzle'.
The worms tried to burrow back into their hosts, but before they could, Lindsey lashed out with his whip, turning them into a mess of pulp.
"Ssss—Ahhh—!"
A distant roar echoed from further away.
In the brief moment it took Lindsey to defeat the nearest blue-robed figures, the two farthest ones, now fully parasitized, staggered to their feet.
"Splendor Fantasy!"
"Rapturous Performance—Musical Enlightenment—World!"
The artists, whose bodies were infested with parasitic worms, could still use their skills.
As the Source Essence fluctuations erupted.
The sturdy stone floor of the pier began to reveal the texture of wood.
The surrounding air was tinted red, as if the stage curtains were slowly rising, revealing a magnificent performance stage.
Crack!
Just as the theater was about to form.
The image in the air suddenly cracked and shattered like glass, breaking into tiny fragments of fireworks.
The Crimson Horn Mistletoe was firmly embedded in the ground.
Lindsey held the legendary plant in his hand, capable of disrupting Source Essence skills, and he used it to interrupt the enemies' newly unleashed abilities.
The parasitic worms eyed Lindsey with greedy gazes:
"Creator!"
"You are my... slave..."
Lindsey shook his head slightly:
"Why do you sound like a zombie mother?"
"Anyway—it's unfortunate that you've come to the wrong place."
As he spoke, Lindsey pulled the Crimson Horn Mistletoe out of the ground.
The parasitic worms had taken over the bodies of the Awakened, inheriting their combat-related memories.
They uttered raspy sounds.
Preparing to continue constructing their skills and vying for the initiative in setting up the performance stage.
Boom—
The next second, crimson firelight erupted on the pier.
Scorching lava streams formed massive spiral patterns on the ground, melting the stone bricks into a semi-molten state.
As for the two parasitic worms still chanting.
They, along with their hosts, were directly cut into strips of corpses by the high-temperature lava, and the remaining parts were consumed by the flames.
Lindsey stood at the center of the flames.
He didn't even need to strike; there wasn't a single living creature standing around him.
"..."
Alarson, who was behind Lindsey, witnessed this scene and felt his heart pounding.
These blue-robed figures were law enforcers from Thousand Sails City!
Even under the control of the parasitic worms, their strength was not to be underestimated.
Yet, in the actual fight.
Lindsey swept them all away in a single encounter.
Whether it was their combat power or battle experience analysis, both sides were not on the same level.
"You say you're not a warrior, and you're not an elementalist?" Alarson couldn't help but ask.
"I'm just an ordinary game player," Lindsey replied.
As he spoke, Lindsey's sharp gaze turned towards the street corner.
"And as for you..."
The blue-robed individuals, infected by the parasites, were dealt with, but the mastermind was still at large!
The men these blue-robed individuals had summoned were also nearby.
Cowards that they were, they were terrified by the Parasitic Worms and were now crawling and rolling in an attempt to escape.
"Hmph!"
"This time, you won't get away so easily."
Lindsey switched modules and casually drew out several wooden spears.
He aimed at their vital points and threw the spears, the air filling with sharp whistling sounds.
The men were pierced through their lower bodies by the spears, pinning them to the ground.
"..."
Alarson's heart was filled with anxiety.
He had traveled through numerous worlds and had encountered Awakened individuals with exceptional combat prowess, such as those warriors whose very essence was battle.
But when compared to Lindsey's current display...
The gap was indeed exaggerated.
"So...so amazing!"
The young Selena's eyes widened, and she looked at Lindsey with utmost admiration:
"Big brother, you're so incredible!"
"Can I become an Awakened one like you and defeat these bad guys with a single blow?"
Lindsey's feigned cold expression instantly turned into a smile:
"Don't worry, Selena, you'll be even more amazing when you grow up."
"You'll be at least two tiers stronger than me!"
Lindsey was speaking the truth.
Setting aside reality for a moment...
His level on the panel was a solid Tier Four Awakened.
Compared to Wah Wah Wah, who had just successfully ascended to Tier Six, the difference was precisely two tiers.
Alarson, standing by, remained expressionless:
"I truly believe it."
The young Selena nodded repeatedly:
"I...I'll definitely work hard!"
Lindsey took the lead again and headed towards the pier:
"Let's go, we'll find a safe place first."
"If we encounter other survivors who have fallen into this Illusory Dream, tell them to return to reality by going beneath the statue in the square."
Lindsey collected the spoils of battle and left the place with Alarson and the young Selena.
Considering that Wah Wah Wah had disappeared near the pier,
He dared not venture too far.
Lindsey boldly entered a nearby Oreil Ship Rental Shop, evicting everyone inside and temporarily using it as a base.
"Selena, how much do you remember now?"
Lindsey asked Selena with concern.
At this moment, the young Selena's eyes began to lose their innocence.
She was absorbing a vast amount of memories from her future self, and even a glimpse of the coldness from the older Selena flashed in her pupils.
"I...I have so many new memories, and that older sister...she was me..."
"I am a sinner."
"A false life shouldn't..."
Lindsey immediately pulled Selena into a hug.
"Listen, Selena, you exist!"
"Your hands, your heart, your soul—they are all real!"
"A person's worth lies within themselves, not in the opinions of fools. Don't let their judgments affect your true self!"
"..."
The young Selena's eyes gradually regained stability.
Though she was still a child,
Her experiences on Black Tide Island had endowed her with exceptional adaptability from a young age, allowing her to quickly accept the situation:
"Big brother, I'm remembering what's about to happen."
"Whatever you want to know, I'll tell you everything I can!"
Lindsey replied earnestly:
"Take your time."
"I didn't come here seeking benefits; I only wanted to save you."
"So, Selena, remember."
"Until you recall the story of you and me."
(End of Chapter)
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