Crisis on All Sides

Immortal.

Mia, a serial killer, also possesses this trait, only her way of expressing it differs from Luo Di's.

Luo Di primarily achieves this through "Cinematic Transformation" storylines combined with the super vitality of his Hell Body.

She achieves immortality through sheer monstrous qualities.

Mia, Pituitary Plant Maturity, possesses a very complete immortality system, directly related to the saprophytic organisms within her body.

Unless it is completely eradicated at the biological level, and there is no associated decaying matter in the surrounding environment, the organism...

Otherwise, she would have been resurrected in the first place.

She is indeed capable of fighting the fog to the death, but she needs to overcome her inner fear.

"Mist System, rewards."

If I can obtain it, I can spread decay throughout the mist, allowing it to spread over a large area. My slaughter will reach a higher level, reaching even deeper into the corners.

Even if Luo Di and the Girl in the Barrel are in a relationship, I have the power to take him away by force and then kill the Girl completely.

We must take the risk; merely obtaining a heart Contaminated Divinity would be a disservice to the dangers we've endured over these past three days.

Mia has made the decision to face the fog.

She locked the guest room door, drew back the curtains, and faced it alone. She allowed her aged self to hack at her, defile her, and assimilate her.

Despite the deep-seated resistance in her soul, Mia's murderous determination to become stronger made her grit her teeth and persevere.

What she didn't notice was...

The opening of the window also affected the Girl in the Barrel with the mist.

A strange change occurred within her body. Apart from slight changes in her expression and fingers, something seemed to be gently wriggling in the hair at the back of her head, as if something was about to emerge.

This abnormality was absolutely absent in the previous two days. However, the wriggling eventually subsided, and the Girl seemed to still be asleep.

A full hour passed.

The room was filled with torn flesh, and flies were swarming around.

These rotten chunks of flesh crawled towards the bathroom, slowly healing inside the bathtub to become Mia again, before being washed clean of the filth.

This time, her body was no longer damaged.

Just as Luo Di had predicted.

She offered no resistance whatsoever, allowing her body to be cut and chopped up. In this process, she gradually accepted her aged self, which finally slowed down the killer's killing pace and caused them to lose interest in Mia herself.

Although it still lingers around, it no longer poses any threat to her.

While we can't say we've completely accepted or adapted to the fog, we can at least interact with it normally without getting hurt.

A strange sense of accomplishment swept over me.

Mia felt as if she were back in her happiest moments, skipping and jumping out of the bathroom, ready to share the good news with Luo Di.

Just as she stepped out the door, she suddenly remembered that she hadn't brought the iron bucket, so she turned back to get it.

She was very familiar with the process and didn't even glance at it.

When the hand grasped the handle of the iron bucket, the sensation was not cold metal, but rather a delicate, fleshy hand.

"Um?"

Mia felt as if she had been electrocuted, but when she looked over, the sensation disappeared; all that remained was the handle of the metal bucket, and the Girl was still curled up inside.

Because of the prolonged exposure to the mist, and the countless cuts her body had undergone, Mia suspected that there was something wrong with her sense of touch and did not suspect anything else.

As she carried the iron bucket and climbed the stairs to the hotel lobby, the joy she wanted to share was swallowed back down her throat.

In the blink of an eye,

She felt as if she had arrived at a Lakeside Campsite.

The iconic character "Jason" from the movie is standing in front of a tree stump, about to execute someone.

The person to be executed was not one of Mia's fears of the mist, so she could only see the humanoid structure roughly formed by the mist, which looked like a middle-aged man.

Mia was more concerned about Jason's condition than the execution itself, which seemed somewhat different from the Jason she saw in the movie.

An extra "structure" appeared on its shoulder: the head of a Black-haired Girl.

It doesn't look like a decorative trophy or an installed prop, but rather a naturally grown structure, with the skin's connection clearly visible.

With the executions over, the illusion of the Lakeside Campsite vanished.

Hotel lobby,

Luo Di alone,

His face bore an expression of hatred, showing no remorse despite the execution.

"Hey! Luo Di, didn't you say we couldn't kill anything materialized from the Mist Manifestation? What are you doing?"

Hearing Mia's voice, Luo Di slowly turned his head and explained simply:

"I had already adapted to the mist when I was fighting the Mist Man. What I just saw was Wu Wen's Mist Manifestation... It seems there's no way to compromise. It's too disgusting, I really can't stand it."

Mia looked puzzled. "Wu Wen? Wait, you two wouldn't be...?"

The clothes on Luo Di's right shoulder were lifted from the inside, and black hair slowly appeared along with his head, a gentle female voice emerging from his lips.

"Yes, I made Combination Agreement with Luo Di to adapt to the mist together. Now it seems I'm really not suited for it."

The mist and I are not compatible at all; I can't accept or adapt to it.

Even Luo Di couldn't resist killing that thing.

"Fine, that's settled then! I'm withdrawing from the competition for the final reward. However, I will remain hidden within him, helping you fight for the remains."

Mia immediately stepped forward and reached out to touch Wu Wen's cheek to confirm that the two were indeed in a state of physical union.

Upon learning of this situation, Mia quickly revealed her murderous intent, not out of jealousy, but because she sensed a hidden danger emanating from Wu Wen.

Mia, abandoning her neurotic demeanor, began interrogating. "Didn't you say at the beginning that your ability was related to [water]? This current state of combination should require extremely high physical control, right?"

Wu Wen readily admitted to this:

"Yes, I lied to you at first."

"Water" is Divinity Remnant I acquired upon arriving here; my essence excels at Flesh Disguise.

"You're not planning to kill Luo Di from within before taking me down, are you?"

"I've already discussed this possibility with Luo Di. If you don't trust me, Mia, just be wary of me at any time."

Wu Wen maintained her smile and did not get angry because of Mia's questioning.

"Since Luo Di has chosen to trust you, I have nothing more to say. Let's go! I'm going to accept the mist. I will definitely get this reward."

Mia returned to her usual innocent and naive self, and with a single slide, she was about to rush out of the hotel.

"Don't rush!"

Just as he was about to step out, Luo Di pulled him back.

"Don't worry, Luo Di ~ I won't be exposed. I'll turn right and go into the sewer as soon as I leave."

"We don't use the sewers."

"Huh? Why... Isn't the sewer a route advantage we fought for? It can avoid the fog and the eyes of other participants, and the deaths below can also ensure our safety."

"That clown also knows about the sewers, so there's a chance we'll run into him."

Mia, however, seemed unconcerned. "It's alright, right? His danger level should be fine. If the three of us really encounter him, we can just team up and kill him. We can also eliminate a competitor beforehand."

The only dangerous one should be that guy named Li Beite.

"Never underestimate anyone; none of those involved in this incident are simple."

We should try our best not to reveal our whereabouts to anyone, and the same goes for that clown.

We'll go directly from the main road and then navigate through various alleys and buildings.

Furthermore, we can use this time to increase our affinity with the fog, which will give us a greater chance of obtaining the remains.

Wu Wen will provide physical disguise for us, and her presence will be suppressed to the lowest possible level.

Having said that,

The Girl's head on the shoulder opened its mouth, extended an arm from its mouth, and gently touched Mia's forehead.

A Ripples spread out.

It was as if a brand new skin was applied to the surface, suppressing the breath to the lowest level.

"Wow! What amazing physical disguise! You can even disguise others... Wu Wen, you must be a very powerful monster in real life."

"Mia for the compliment, Mia."

The squad finished their disguise and, without lingering, quickly crossed the alleyway across the street and headed towards the Burial Ground.

[sewer]

Dark-colored balloons floated in different areas, each with eyes drawn on it, but no nose or mouth, remaining absolutely silent and blending into the darkness.

A clown with its face covered in white paint is pacing back and forth in a certain area, like a husband anxiously waiting outside a delivery room, waiting for news that has yet to come.

Eventually, his patience ran out.

"Oh, they didn't choose to go through the sewers? What a pity, things have become a little complicated."