Han Dong's Temporary Decision

"This ring! It came at just the right time!"

Han Dong's biggest problem right now is how to deal with the scorching attribute of the [Purgatory Monk].

Relying solely on the heat-resistant equipment hastily manufactured by Koslin would certainly not be enough...

Fighting an enemy of this caliber is a protracted war! We must withstand the intense heat.

"Let's lend this ring to Cas for now... Plus, Cas himself has his own ' Trump Card,' so he can truly confront the Purgatory Monk head-on."

Once Cas and the Joker hold off the Purgatory Monk from the front.

The rest of us can provide sufficient fire support from a distance.

Of course, it can also be given to Chen Li! Let the three of them engage in close combat and surround the Purgatory Monk.

We'll discuss the specifics when the Joker returns.

Han Dong glanced out the window; there was still no sign of the clowns at the street entrance... It seemed they were still playing cat and mouse in the Underground Sewer.

Whoosh!

In the blink of an eye, Han Dong entered the Portable Prison, using the time bought by the clown to carry out a major mission.

Chen Li is currently in her cell, maintaining the "Tentacle Access" state, and her energy and spirit are rapidly recovering.

Han Dong didn't disturb her and quietly walked towards the Biological Laboratory to check out the 'biggest gain' of this adventure.

During this time, Han Dong couldn't help but reveal an exaggerated smile.

Despite the enormous risks, they followed the clown to the [Middle Layer] and collected a large amount of Cellular Essence.

Numerous small monsters, and twelve aberrant creatures encountered in the human laboratory.

Because the clown had killed too many monsters along the way, and each monster provided a different amount of essence, Han Dong couldn't estimate the total amount of essence he would eventually collect.

Cellular Essence has been injected; "Weight Limit" increased by 38 points (multiple samples); current individual Load Value: 122/200.

Note: The Cellular Essence collection limit has been reached (maximum Weight Limit 200). Please upgrade the Cell Cluster first (the Cell Cluster will increase accordingly when the Seed Germination, gaining more maximum value).

Excess Cellular Essence has been stored (33 points).

"Hmm... the current maximum is only 200?"

I told you, there can't be no limits.

If I find an opportunity, like the Zerg hive entrance in StarCraft, to keep killing the ever-emerging swarms of Zerg and collect Cellular Essence without limit... then I will never have to worry about weight again, I can change bodies however I want, and the prison can be expanded without limit.

Is the 200-point Weight Limit a restriction before Seed Germination?

This is similar to some realm settings; when I break through to the next realm, the weight limit will increase again.

Currently, I'm still in the "Seed Stage," and once the prison is expanded, there won't be much left for me.

While the clown was still holding off the Purgatory Monk, Han Dong planned to use this time to carry out an essential step in the ultimate plan.

Prison Expansion

"How do I upgrade the ' Faceless Head ' and expand the prison?" Han Dong asked.

The laboratory responded immediately:

①. An individual's available Load Value was detected to be greater than 50 points.

②. More than 30 points of individual spare Cellular Essence were detected.

③. Individual seed energy was detected to be >80%.

If all three conditions are met, the "Faceless Head (LV.1)" upgrade can be performed immediately.

"There are indeed other conditions for upgrading the Faceless Head."

How long will the upgrade take?

Will I consume 80% of the Seed Energy after the upgrade is complete?

Furthermore, the upgrade to the "Faceless Head" changes more than just the prison, right?

Han Dong directly posed a series of questions, which the prison's AI system was able to handle with ease:

The upgrade will take 3 to 5 hours.

Once the upgrade is complete, all the energy consumed during the upgrade process will be fully replenished.

After upgrading the "Faceless Head" from LV.1 to LV.2, the following changes occur:

①. Add an extra prison Containment Room.

②. Improve your control over the "Lesser Demon Eye".

③. Improve "tentacle" proficiency.

"It takes this long..."

If the main storyline remains unchanged, a few hours is not a big deal.

After all, there was no time limit in the fight against the Joker... but things are different now.

The Purgatory Monk may descend upon [Derry Town] at any time.

Han Dong had to make a decision.

To participate in the battle in the current state, especially at this critical juncture, and to spend three hours upgrading the skull.

"Phew... We must enforce this; we can't afford to miss such a 'great' opportunity. If we can take in even one [resident], it will be of great significance to my future development."

Han Dong immediately drafted a detailed plan and battle arrangement document, as well as a letter to the Joker.

It was placed on Cas's bedside table along with the "Coral Seal".

They then located the most secluded basement Clown House, locked the door, and released Chen Li.

"Ms. Chen Li, please stay by my side for the next few hours... and don't let anyone disturb me."

"Um."

Han Dong took a deep breath and sat cross-legged.

The upgrade of the "Faceless Head" has officially begun...

In an instant, the disguise as ' Valen Nicholas ' vanished, revealing a shiny 'hard-boiled' head.

Crunch, crunch (wriggling sound!)

One by one, slippery tentacles emerged from between the necks!

The tentacles climbed up the face, slowly enveloping the entire head, like an Egg Body that was being conceived anew.

During this time, Han Dong fell into a 'dazed' state, his consciousness seemingly completely detached from the world.

Derry Town Basic Middle School

A colorful figure jumped directly from the top floor of the laboratory.

Kneel down... Boom!

It landed steadily.

However, upon closer inspection, it became clear that the man only had one leg! His other leg had been burned and sawed off.

The clown rapidly grew a new leg through flesh proliferation.

Between her red lips and sharp teeth, a series of soft sounds emanated:

"Togu... is still so difficult to deal with."

Four more Grasshopper Legs sprouted from his waist, ignoring the terrain obstacles, and he quickly scaled over the school wall and ran towards his lair.

Not long after... Boom!

Another man jumped down from the laboratory building, his dark eyes fixed on the direction the clown had fled.

Just as he struck an exaggerated 'starting stance' to give chase, a group of students nearby ran over and surrounded him...

These students, who had just become 'hosts', were physically equivalent to athletes, and each of them was holding a stick or even a stool.

The effect is definitely there.

The dozen or so students delayed for about 5 seconds.

The arrival of the nearly 100-meter-long Parasitic Host further delayed the process by 10 seconds.

This is also how the Joker managed to escape.

Meanwhile, [Purgatory Monk - Togu] seemed slightly enraged, and having lost his main target, the clown, he began indiscriminately 'baptizing' the town.

It's not just about annihilation.

When Togu found townspeople who were physically fit but had rather wicked thoughts.

Chains will begin to grow from Togu's palms, subjecting this person to ' Hellish Transformation '!

Unlike the methods of "Mutated Doctor".

Few people can withstand such extreme modifications; the failure rate is as high as 99.9%.

Once successful, they were all transformed into terrifying chained servants.