Ghost Compendium-Chapter 448 - 388: The Real Threat!
And the force of the explosion was precisely controlled by him to just cover the area of the Pioneer, without causing excessive destruction.
Otherwise, the area reduced to rubble wouldn’t just be the size of a football field, but the entirety of Paris!
Since the emergence of the Pioneer, the primary purpose of this trip to Paris was no longer the Forgotten Ghost.
After all, Wu Liang is confident he can defeat the Forgotten Ghost, which is merely at the Country-Destroying Level. The troublesome part is only this guy right in front of him.
The Pioneer brushed off the dust on his body, murmuring to himself with a strange blue light flashing in his eyes: "Interesting, the source of the explosion wasn’t you? But that ugly ghost? Wu Liang... I’ve been curious about your abilities for a long time, how can you defy logic?"
Upon hearing this, both Wu Liang and Ghost Compendium felt a tremor in their hearts.
This guy... can he tell that the explosion was generated by the Forgotten Ghost itself?
Logically speaking, in this situation, any normal person would think Wu Liang used the explosion to purge the Forgotten Ghost, right?
Why can the Pioneer identify that the source was actually on the Forgotten Ghost? And how does he know Wu Liang’s ability defies logic?
"Oh? Really? Then watch carefully!"
Wu Liang isn’t the kind who waits for things he doesn’t understand to slowly change and develop.
If he can’t figure it out, he just does it directly!
Even after just a few breaths of rest, Wu Liang was able to once again mobilize the laws of Reality within him.
Buzz——
Right as he finished speaking, a sharp and nerve-wracking sound exploded from the location where the Pioneer stood.
"What is this... some kind of transformative power? Are you trying to turn me into something strange? Is this an Awakened Ability or a Fierce Ghost Ability?" The Pioneer furrowed his brows in curiosity, extending his hand forward, and under his gaze, his dusty, grimy hand began to decay bit by bit.
Within almost just a moment, the Pioneer’s fingers had rotted away to the point where the white bones inside were visible.
He showed no sign of pain whatsoever, and even continued observing with a curious gaze.
Finally, as the bone of his finger began to show signs of decay, the guy abruptly retracted his hand.
Strangely enough, once he pulled it back, the finger ceased to decay any further.
This phenomenon left Wu Liang stupefied.
"I did mobilize the Reality laws just now, right? And successfully modified reality, no problem?"
His words were clearly aimed at a certain book that was perched on a streetlamp observing the spectacle.
Ghost Compendium also furrowed its brows and responded with a nod: "Yes, definitely, the modification of reality was completed, I can sense it."
"Then why didn’t he collapse into a pile of bones before me?" Wu Liang asked with a blank expression.
Because now he can shift the cost of employing Reality laws to the failed Fierce Ghost World, Wu Liang no longer has to worry about the consequences of frequently using or excessively modifying laws, potentially causing irrevocable damage to the current world. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂
What’s crucial is that a target like the Pioneer, directly related to him, Wu Liang would never have dared to modify directly using the previous Modify Reality.
Now, without any reservations, his attempt just now was intended to turn the Pioneer’s body and soul into bones.
This approach is the most definitive solution, without this guy’s interference, Wu Liang’s world-saving would only be easier.
But reality did not go as he intended.
The opponent only let a tiny portion of their body become skeletonized—a mere fingertip, and even that looked like it was the Pioneer’s voluntary modification.
"I don’t know, it seems there’s some strange law hindering the advent of Reality, as though our perspective is seeing the water being poured from the basin, yet it’s blocked by an umbrella without splashing on this guy." Ghost Compendium pondered for a moment and concluded.
Wu Liang dismissively waved his hand, feeling the increasingly potent transformation happening within his Reality laws, and said: "Let’s see how long his umbrella can hold? An umbrella can shield against rain, sure, but it depends on the intensity! An umbrella can’t resist hail, right?"
Having said that, he once again mobilized the Reality laws.
Planning to engage the Pioneer in a prolonged battle similar to the clash of laws with the Forgotten Ghost just now.
However, at this crucial juncture, an unexpected person blocked his front.
"Stop, don’t use your unique ability!"
Yin Qiming suddenly stood in front of Wu Liang, blocking his line of sight.
This sudden move nearly caused Wu Liang to accidentally direct a Reality law attack at this guy!
"Are you out of your mind? If I don’t deal with him, you will?" Wu Liang cursed, though he refrained from pushing Yin Qiming aside and proceeding.
From his understanding, Yin Qiming is definitely the person in this world most eager to see the Pioneer dead.
Given that this guy stopped his actions, there must be a reason for it.
After Wu Liang pulled back, Yin Qiming’s slightly grim facial expression relaxed a bit, maintaining a fixed gaze at the distant, pondering Pioneer.
Upon sensing Yin Qiming’s gaze, the Pioneer looked up and smiled in their direction.
Then he spoke: "What’s wrong? Not going to act anymore? I’ve gained so much and plan to leave..."
With that, the Pioneer pulled out a jade pendant from his Brocade Pouch and smashed it on the ground.
The next second, a stable space portal appeared before him.
If he were to walk into it, Wu Liang wouldn’t be able to immediately trace where the destination would lead.
"Damn it! I don’t want to abandon this great opportunity!" Wu Liang cursed at Yin Qiming in front of him.
If he could eliminate the Pioneer now, countless lives could be saved in the future!
No one knows what bizarre things this scoundrel might develop once he returns!
But Yin Qiming’s eyes remained fixed on the Pioneer.
A moment later, Yin Qiming clenched his teeth, shook his fists, trembling as he spoke: "This time...let him go...we can’t keep him!"
Wu Liang squinted his eyes, looking at the guy who was supposed to be the most furious and agitated.
Then he turned his head again to see the rascal lifting his hand, now only showing bones, and smiling as he prepared to step into the space portal.
He was silent for a second.
Then he sighed: "You better give me a reasonable explanation afterward."
Having said that, Wu Liang glared angrily at the Pioneer, who had half his body into the space portal, and cursed: "I’ll let you keep your life temporarily, the next time we meet, I’ll make your head a chamber pot and fill it with refuse!"
"Ha, I hope you truly can, see you." The Pioneer’s voice gradually faded until only a faint echo lingered.
He was gone.
Just as quietly as he had appeared in Paris, he vanished without a trace.
At this point, Yin Qiming turned to Wu Liang, sighing as he spoke: "Don’t bluff, you knew long ago you couldn’t hold him."
"Cough!"
Mid-sentence, Wu Liang suddenly coughed violently.
He spat out a large amount of blood, staining the ground a dark red, as his complexion turned pale.
Indeed... Wu Liang knew deep down the chances of keeping the Pioneer were slim.
He simply couldn’t admit it, or didn’t want to miss any opportunity to extinguish the Pioneer.
Although the process of purging the Forgotten Ghost seemed to have had more bark than bite, causing only an explosion on the scale of a football field.
Remember, back at the Human Ancestor Temple, Wu Liang managed to turn even City-Destruction level Fierce Ghosts into a plain!
But in reality, the danger level this time was definitely immensely high, as the clash of laws could mean disappearing forever from the world with a single misstep.
Having experienced the law collision, Wu Liang’s hidden dangers were indeed eliminated, but it also brought about physical vacancy and weakness.
Just as Yin Qiming mentioned, he was merely holding up appearances.
"Whether I’m bluffing or not... explain to me why you want him to leave first..."
Wu Liang wiped the blood from his mouth and stared into Yin Qiming’s eyes, questioning.
Faced with his doubts, Yin Qiming replied reluctantly: "Because it’s a trap."
"I’ve already figured out what the Pioneer’s law is."
