freenovelworld Chapter 132 Marionette
Chapter 132 Marionette
Damn it, I knew it wouldn't be that simple, Xu Si thought with a chill.
If it weren't for the system's cold and timely prompt, he wouldn't even have known that he had unknowingly fallen into a cognitive trap of "thinking everything is normal"!
Compared to this, treacherous intentions are merely the tip of the iceberg.
[Your mental state is abnormal. Would you like to spend 1000 purification points to correct it?]
[Time limit: 1 minute!]
"Yes"
Damn, what's not even done yet?! 2000 purification points already gone?!
Xu Sixing looked at the central misty area, but could not see anything unusual, and the star trails gave no indication whatsoever.
It was as if the place was a void, with no trace of energy flow.
The only abnormality was the "barrier master" sitting cross-legged in the center. Under the careful observation of Xing Tong and Xing Gui, his breathing was so weak that it was almost stopped, his heartbeat was as slow as a hibernating reptile, and his skin had an abnormal grayish color, as if he was being cocooned by time.
Wu Yue clearly sensed something was wrong, but his expression remained unchanged. However, the bronze aura around him solidified further, and he said in a deep voice.
"Be careful, even those around it will be affected by the mirage. Team Leader Wang, let's begin the preparations! The sooner the better!" Wu Yue's voice was kept to a minimum.
[Your mental state is abnormal. Would you like to spend 1000 purification points to correct it?]
[Time limit: 1 minute!]
In just a few minutes, Xu Si had already used up several thousand purification points.
He somewhat regretted getting involved in this mess.
With these purification points, he could upgrade several rare items.
Xu Si really wanted to stand up and remind them if they could hurry up.
Wang Yanhua smiled but didn't say anything, then waved behind him.
The "modified humans" immediately dispersed, their movements mechanical yet swift, all heading towards the mist enveloping the center of the cave.
Their movements were perfectly synchronized, as silent as a real machine.
Cui Daoxuan retreated to the edge of the cave, not far from Xu Si, and coldly watched everything.
Cheng Xinyi was left by Wu Yue's side. Her face was as pale as paper. Her right hand nervously touched the mechanical interface on her left arm, and her body trembled slightly.
She knew very well that she was either a sacrifice or insurance for Wu Yue.
That old guy doesn't value his own life.
Wu Yue stood no more than twenty meters behind the barrier master, his gaze fixed on the central misty area like that of a hawk, his fervor undisguised, as if the [Time Sandbox] was already his for the taking.
Alarm bells rang in Xu Si's mind; the system's repeated warnings had shattered all his hopes.
But he couldn't move an inch.
Cui Daoxuan was right beside him; the only time his special ability failed was against the Spirit Turtle Car Team.
Xu Si stood there like a lackey, not daring to move at all.
Watching the system deduct a thousand purification points from him every minute, Xu Si felt heartbroken; he had been forced into a corner.
This is only near the outer perimeter, yet the invisible erosion of this [Time Delay Mirage] is already so bizarre and domineering!
What lies within the mist?
I'm afraid they'll deduct 10,000 purification points every minute?
As for Wu Yue, he clearly no longer cares about the barrier master who did a great job at the edge of the mist.
Perhaps in his eyes, the necessary sacrifices were worthwhile.
At this moment, those silent cyborgs had already stepped onto the edge of that distorted zone.
As Wang Yanhua said, the movements of the dozens of cyborgs did not change, and they were indeed not affected by the illusion.
Wu Yue's lips curled up in a smile, in his opinion.
At this point, the plan was at least half successful.
Then, by using the 0.5-second time stop of the [Time Ring], he can completely destroy this fog, and then he can get everything he wants.
Wu Yue's gaze was sharp as a knife as he watched each of the modified humans take their places, while also keeping an eye on Wang Yanhua and his group to prevent them from causing trouble.
Now is a critical moment, and he will not allow even the slightest mistake to occur; if any does, he will nip it in the bud.
With everything ready, a hint of madness flashed in Wang Yanhua's cold eyes after exchanging glances with Cui Daoxuan and Wu Yue.
Wu Yue subdued Cheng Xinyi without warning.
The sudden change left Cheng Xinyi powerless to resist.
Xu Si then discovered that Cui Daoxuan had unleashed several thin energy lines from his sleeve, connecting to various parts of Cheng Xinyi's body.
"you……"
In her haste, she could only let out a sliver of fear. The moment Cui Daoxuan's silk thread connected with her, she realized that her body was completely out of her control.
Wu Yue then slipped the Time Ring onto the middle finger of his remaining right hand.
These people!
Cheng Xinyi had considered the possibility of being sacrificed, but she never imagined it would be in this way.
Xu Si also understood; Wu Yue was really just trying to break even!
I don't want to sacrifice myself at all.
Or perhaps he felt that after being injured, his combat power might have dropped significantly, and he wouldn't have enough strength to restrain the Tiger Team and the Turtle Team.
Only then did they reach an agreement with Wang Yanhua and Cui Daoxuan.
Cheng Xinyi's characteristics became apparent at this point.
After being controlled by Cui Daoxuan as a puppet, it not only endowed the cyborg with stronger "pseudo-supernatural" combat power, but also greatly increased its explosive power.
It can also simultaneously activate the properties of the Time Ring, achieving a seamless transition.
This is simply the most perfect consumable.
It is also the perfect medium for this plan to be implemented.
Xu Si couldn't help but admire Wu Yue's shrewdness and cunning.
Perhaps without Cui Daoxuan, Wu Yue might have taken the gamble himself, but there's absolutely no need for that now.
With Choi Do-seon's involvement, the plan was practically flawless.
Cui Daoxuan, Wu Yue, and Wang Yanhua all retained their full combat strength and would not suffer any losses in the explosion.
Even if they have conflicts, they can still restrain each other.
What happened in the cave completely overturned Xu Si's understanding.
The only person who was sacrificed was an insignificant individual, Cheng Xinyi.
As for those cyborgs, they can no longer be considered human at all.
Therefore, when it comes to power struggles and wits, women can only outmaneuver men in one place: the bedroom.
Only then did Cheng Xinyi realize how pathetic she was.
I was deceived by Jia Zhenxin, deceived by Wu Yue, deceived by everyone.
Now she can only be a puppet to be manipulated, and she doesn't even have the chance to kill herself.
Her eyes gradually changed from initial fear and resentment to emptiness and numbness, until finally only a deathly grayness remained.
However, Cui Daoxuan, Wu Yue, and Wang Yanhua clearly wouldn't care about the feelings of a mere tool, nor would they show the slightest pity for a woman.
Xu Si would not waste the thousands of purification points he had already wasted on a completely unrelated woman.
All he wants now is to steal chickens, no matter whose they are!
He, Dao, has to show his support.
[Your mental state is abnormal. Would you like to spend 1000 purification points to correct it?]
[Time limit: 1 minute!]
"Yes"
Grass!