One hour earlier.
Mr. Teacher's Third Avatar was leading Han Dong through the "World Magic Cube" and heading toward the thought-reformation chamber where Headless was being held.
As he pondered, a writhing sensation came from between his brows.
Although the True Demon Eye had yet to open completely,
Han Dong's vision—
or rather, a kind of "consciousness vision"—became clearer. Even some of the Third Avatar's essential nature gradually came into focus. He could faintly glimpse the "consciousness core" hidden within the back of the Third Avatar's head—a point of light flickering in and out of sight.
This change only further solidified Han Dong's escape plan.
When they killed the Third Avatar—the Phase Walker—
Headless had not been the only one to gain an enormous boost through "Soul Devouring."
Han Dong had also secretly inserted a gold-rimmed syringe into it, obtaining Cellular Essence (King)... Cellular Essence of such quality would serve as a core resource for the subsequent Skull Upgrade,
which was equivalent to further perfecting and expanding the Prison World.
At the same time,
assisting in the killing of a King-level Existence—
and one comparable to a mid-level being—had greatly stimulated Han Dong's mind... This stimulation and excitement could be converted into genuine nourishment through his maniacal laughter.
Without any conscious guidance, all this nourishment gathered between his brows.
Han Dong could already clearly sense that the True Demon Eye incubating between his brows had matured. When it opened was entirely up to him.
Corridor Entrance
As he stared directly at the being within the raincoat, overwhelming pressure swept through his body.
Han Dong did not dare make any unnecessary movements. Cold sweat streamed down his temples.
Although he had known from the start that Mr. Teacher possessed more than one avatar... Han Dong had also guessed that his