Book 2: Chapter 27: Coercing Xiao Dong

Book 2: Chapter 27: Coercing Xiao Dong

However, Xiao Dong, being the protagonist, wasn’t about to let such a tremendous opportunity slip away. Realizing that Han Tian Cuo was no match for his power of ‘Devourment’ during their exchange, a smile crept across his face.

With a swift motion, he unleashed his Abhijñā, the ‘Devouring the Sky and Earth’, targeting Han Tian Cuo’s back. In that instant, the space before him seemed to contort.

Han Tian Cuo’s primordial spirit couldn’t take more than a few steps before being drawn in. The air rippled as his primordial spirit collided with Xiao Dong’s attack, and in that very moment, it began to wither. The once blurry figure became even more indistinguishable as more than half of his essence was absorbed by Xiao Dong in an instant.

“Ahhh! Spare me! Spare me!” Han Tian Cuo, who had split his primordial spirit in a desperate bid for survival, not only retained meagre strength but had also lost a significant portion of his memories. Only the vital memories remained, as everything else from the previous millennium had faded away.

Now, his threatening demeanour had dissipated, replaced by desperate pleas.

Yet, Xiao Dong had no intention of sparing such a dangerous entity. He approached Han Tian Cuo once again, absorbing both his memories and primordial spirit simultaneously. Though Han Tian Cuo resisted, his feeble attempts only drained Xiao Dong’s mental energy, incapable of causing any harm.

In this remote and dark location, a revered Tribulation realm almighty found himself on the verge of losing his life at the hands of a Cognizance realm cultivator.

“I can’t accept this! I, I still can rise up!”

Han Tian Cuo blurted out powerlessly before dispersing, his primordial spirit vanishing into nothingness.

Xiao Dong promptly seated himself, assuming a cross-legged position to refine Han Tian Cuo’s memories and the energy of his primordial spirit.

Meanwhile, Luo Miao Miao, regaining consciousness, looked at her own body in horror, realizing that her strength had vanished. Her complexion turned pale as she crawled towards Xiao Dong, recognizing him as her potential saviour.

As she inched closer, she suddenly noticed a figure emerging from behind Xiao Dong—a human silhouette concealed in the darkness, wielding a thin paring knife.

Luo Miao Miao hadn’t participated in the conflict within the great hall, instead focusing on searching for spiritual items outside. Consequently, she failed to recognise Murong Lin.

However, this didn’t prevent her from crying out in horror, “Brother Dong! Behind you!”

Murong Lin’s expression shifted slightly as he swiftly thrust the knife toward Xiao Dong’s body. In that critical moment, a cold light flashed.Fịndd new updates at novelhall.com

However, under the influence of his protagonist halo, Xiao Dong had already completed the digestion of Han Tian Cuo’s memories. With Luo Miao Miao’s timely reminder, he instantly rolled forward, deftly avoiding Murong Lin’s strike.

Murong Lin wore an expression of helplessness, realizing that the protagonist halo held significant power, even in unexpected situations.

Beads of sweat formed on Xiao Dong’s forehead, and his body trembled with uncertainty.

“You... exactly...” he mumbled.

Murong Lin’s next words shattered another layer of defense in Xiao Dong’s mentality, “I still know a lot more things about you!”

A strange gaze emanated from Murong Lin, causing Xiao Dong’s body to go numb. As he looked between the pleading Luo Miao Miao and the menacing figure of Murong Lin, he gritted his teeth and took a few steps backwards.

In a state of panic, he chose to escape.

He immediately shattered a spiritual talisman in his hand, causing his figure to vanish into thin air. His voice lingered, “I will never forget this grudge! Miao Miao! I will come and save you!”

Murong Lin found it impossible to chase after him. Xiao Dong’s swift departure left no time for Murong Lin to mark or pursue him with a spiritual spatial talisman.

By now, Xiao Dong would have travelled a considerable distance, likely at least a hundred lis away.

This unexpected turn of events left Luo Miao Miao stunned. The man she had coaxed into submission had run away just like that? Had he prioritised his own escape over her life?

Feeling a profound sense of despair, she struggled to find words.

Murong Lin, observing Xiao Dong’s disappearance with a helpless expression, stepped away and addressed the despondent Luo Miao Miao, “Get up. I won’t kill you.”

“Ding! The protagonist Xiao Dong’s ‘Little Protagonist Halo’ has started to shatter, his protagonist value has dropped by 50.”

“Ding! Congratulations to the master for obtaining a villain value of 50; you may use it to purchase items in the system shop.”

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