The Shitty World Will

Su Luo's mind raced, and with just a slight fading of the World Malice, she instantly grasped three key points:

First, the World Will is by no means a rigid set of rules; it possesses a certain degree of almost subjective judgment, capable of recognizing and providing positive feedback to actions that are beneficial to the "Daughter of Heavenly Mandate" and the survival of the world as a whole.

Secondly, my previous speculation was correct in general. Dongli Cang and the Superpower and Aberration Energy system he represents were judged as a "virus" by the World Will, a conclusion that was endorsed by the world itself.

Thirdly, Di Yubing's identity as the "Daughter of Heavenly Mandate".

"My probing action just now was indeed offensive. As compensation, and also as a gesture of goodwill towards this world, you may make a reasonable request of me."

Su Luo held up one finger.

There was nothing he could do. Although the World Malice surrounding him had lessened by half, it still clung to him like a damp spider web, bringing a sense of stagnation in his thinking and a feeling of being stuck in a quagmire when it came to the flow of his Mana.

The most urgent task now is to dispel the malice.

Di Yubing's eyes flickered slightly, as if a glint of light flashed across them. Instinctively seizing this opportunity, she softly asked, "May I become your disciple?"

"No."

"Then... could you help me fight against Dongli Cang?" she asked again, a hint of expectation in her eyes.

"No."

Directly intervening in the confrontation with the system host involves too many variables and Uncontrollable risks.

Di Yubing frowned slightly, a hint of melancholy adding a breathtaking beauty to her appearance. She adjusted her strategy, making a more acceptable request. "Then could you help us fight against the Beast Tide? Protecting the Hudu is also protecting countless lives."

"... Okay." Su Luo almost blurted out his agreement. But before he could finish speaking, alarm bells went off in his mind!

Su Luo would never agree to such a thing!

Given his usual caution and keen sense of self-interest, there is absolutely no way he would so easily commit to getting involved in a direct conflict of this scale!

"No!"

No! Something is twisting his thoughts!

In that instant of changing her mind, Su Luo's eyes glazed over for a moment.

When his gaze refocused on Di Yubing, he was struck by the woman's unparalleled beauty and captivating radiance. A strong protective instinct, and even... a darker, possessive thought, grew uncontrollably within him.

Di Yubing had skin as smooth as jade, an exquisitely beautiful face, and a graceful figure. Her slightly furrowed brows further accentuated her captivating beauty.

So beautiful... I want to be her dog...

Grass!

Su Luo was shocked. Her Mana suddenly erupted, and she flew away in a flash, leaving Di Yubing standing there, somewhat bewildered.

In the realm of the mind, chaos reigns, lakes boil, nebulae twist, and Mana and Divine Power operate wildly, suppressing and purging all abnormal thoughts with absolute dominance.

The visualized humanoid nebula sits steadily on the boiling lake water, its radiance flowing, solidifying the true self and cleansing away all dust.

Without the self-created Dual-Cycle Method to suppress her mind, Su Luo might have already become someone else's dog.

"Charm? Mental distortion? Modification of common sense?"

Su Luo burrowed directly into the thick rock layer, pondering everything that had just happened so abruptly.

We've been set up!

The World Will Goushi.

The Goushi's Protagonist Aura utterly ridiculous.

How could Su Luo, such a cautious and good child, so abruptly launch a probing Spell at Di Yubing?!

Everything was calculated.

After testing him, he was subjected to malice and forced to exchange his freedom for "helping the Daughter of Heavenly Mandate".

Once he agrees to Di Yubing's request and begins to help, the connection deepens, and the World Will has more opportunities to subtly distort his will, ultimately binding him completely to its chariot.

He had just rejected Di Yubing's request, and the World Will seemed eager to push things along, attempting to distort his judgment more directly.

The distortion attempt failed, and Su Luo quickly realized something was wrong.

He directly distorted Su Luo's Dao heart.

Surprisingly, even Su Luo, whose Dao heart was originally firm, had a slight thought of removing the membrane to comfort her Dao.

We must stay away from Di Yubing and evacuate immediately.

This woman possesses a "Protagonist Aura," constantly distorting the minds of those around her and guiding them in a direction favorable to her and the World Will.

This is beyond human control; it is best for Su Luo to avoid it.

But is Di Yubing still Di Yubing? Has she herself been distorted?

Was Su Luo just facing the Great Yong Princess, or a puppet in the hands of the World Will?

Who knows?

Su Luo quietly went back, took her belongings with her, and then placed a USB drive on the table in the lounge.

"I need to go into seclusion to conduct experiments. I will ask Her Highness the Princess to come and retrieve this item later."

He gave his assistant brief instructions, his tone leaving no room for doubt, then opened the Laboratory door, locked it, hung up a red "Do Not Disturb" light, made another hole in the wall, and disappeared underground without a trace of regret.

The USB drive contained all the Spell knowledge he possessed. He didn't know how much he would have to give to "fully" help Di Yubing offset the World Malice, so he simply imparted everything he knew.

This existing knowledge was not something that could not Copy by him, and he would not regret discarding it.

Its body soared into the sky, leaving Hudu without hesitation, and sped towards the depths of the mainland, towards the Sichuan-Chongqing and Chongqing regions nestled among mountains.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I have already entrusted that otherworldly mage to protect Your Highness."

Wang Shouye, weary from his journey, had just been brought back by a flying Superpower and had no time to rest before being summoned to the palace to meet the emperor.

"My Minister Wang, you've worked hard. There's no need for such formalities. Come, have some food first." The emperor's expression was calm as he ordered someone to add bowls and chopsticks, and he even personally served him the food.

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Wang Shouye said calmly.

The emperor and his minister sat facing each other, eating and chatting. They first exchanged casual conversations about various military situations in different regions, the pressure of the Beast Tide, the movements of Superpowers, and many other trivial matters.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill and the servants had all left, the conversation finally turned to the main topic.

"How are the arrangements going with His Majesty?"

"It went quite smoothly. I've already shown the information to that girl from the Water Family. She believes it and is now secretly cooperating." The emperor wiped his mouth, a drop of blood staining his face.

"That's good."

Wang Shouye was gratified. They had watched Shui girl grow up; she was strong-willed and would surely find it hard to bear knowing the truth.

Throughout the Great Yong Dynasty, the core of Authority originated from those dozens of powerful clans that had existed for hundreds of years.

In the peaceful days of the past, it was common for people to scheme and plot against each other. But times have changed. Humanity's survival is in grave danger. Old grudges should be put aside for now, and unity has become inevitable.

Driven by a shared hatred of the enemy, all forces are being quietly gathered and concentrated in the Imperial Capital for a final desperate gamble.

But that's just a nice way of putting it; everyone just wants to live a little longer.

The power of the Beast Tide is far beyond what the Great Yong can currently withstand.

Even if Miracle occurs and the Beast Tide recedes, how will they deal with those "god-like" beings on the distant continent, towering tens of kilometers high and resembling moving continents?

Even if Ultraman were to arrive, the red light would have to be turned on.

That was a despairing power gap.

Looking at the situation, the future is bleak. Knowing that the Endgame is inevitable, certain thoughts inevitably arise—since death is inevitable, why not prioritize one's own survival?

Since we're all going to die anyway, let the common people suffer first, while we nobles enjoy ourselves before we die.

If even those of us who enjoy wealth and privilege cannot escape this calamity, how can others remain unscathed?

Then let's try to drag others down with us; that otherworldly mage from Hudu will die with us too.

"What about your side?" the emperor asked, putting down his silk handkerchief.

"A little arrangement, but it's just a minor move, with little chance of success." Wang Shouye shook his head, his tone lacking confidence.