[Rebellious Lu Zhishen]

Staring at the words "[Nutrient Deficiency]", Bai Zhi remained silent for a long time.

It can only be said that reality is far more fantastical than life itself. He simply couldn't understand how, after devouring seven Dominator in succession, the original inexplicable label of "delicious" had turned into the words "Nutrient Deficiency."

... What exactly does the so-called Dominator represent and what is its significance?

At first, he did deduce the meaning and symbolism of the Dominator himself, but the scene unfolding before him now made him unconsciously begin to doubt his own judgment.

Is the problem with ourselves, or with the world?

"However, regarding [Nutrient Deficiency]..."

Looking up at the Tian Kong, Bai Zhi saw the withered vines slowly retracting Tian Kong.

The once lush green vines have turned gray and withered. Does this indirectly indicate that they are suffering from Nutrient Deficiency?

However, when it initially devoured a Dominator, the displayed message was "[Delicious]"...

"[Delicious] and...[Nutrient Deficiency]?"

Bai Zhi jumped from the back of the Rainbow-Whiskered Kun to the top of the rooftop, looking thoughtful.

These two tags are provided by the system, but once they appear on that interface, it means that this has already been classified as Racial Core.

However, unlike the abilities of other Racial Core, such as [devouring], [evolution], [Levitation], and [Curse], the ability of these Racial Core extracted from the Dominator is [delicious]...

After devouring seven Dominator in succession, it evolved from [Delicious] to [Nutrient Deficiency]. So, after devouring all the other Dominator, what will [Nutrient Deficiency] evolve into?

...[Extremely delicious] or [Absolutely delicious]?

Although these two labels seem completely unrelated, who says that Nutrient Deficiency cannot taste good?

The original theories about the Anomaly Processing Facility, combined with these current speculations and scattered clues, piece together the truth...

A thought vaguely crossed his mind, Bai Zhi frowned slightly.

"The purpose of the Dominator' existence was indeed initially that of experimental subjects, using the entire world's population as raw materials and various Racial Core to piece together a continuous stream of Anomaly... This inference is theoretically correct, but let's verify it."

His gaze flickered slightly, and a Shadow darted out from beneath Bai Zhi's feet. A moment later, the Shadow Guard appeared before him, carrying a mindless Zombie that they had previously tied up and stuffed into the room.

After the Rainbow-Whiskered Kun that was swimming above his head swiftly devoured the Zombie, Bai Zhi saw a brand new tab on the tab page.

[Universal Harmonizer]

"It seems I was right. The reason everyone in this world has turned into Zombie is because they were unknowingly infused with this Racial Core... [Universal Harmonizer]?"

Looking up at the Rainbow-Whiskered Kun, which had entered an evolved state after consuming enough food, Bai Zhi narrowed his eyes slightly.

"It is because of the Strength of this Racial Core that the created Anomaly or monsters are able to remain intact. Without this neutralizing agent, they could only survive for three to Seven Days at most..."

Just to be on the safe side, he conducted a verification experiment, which proved that his previous speculation was indeed correct.

The original truth of this world was indeed captured by some unknown entity or force and used as Anomaly Processing Facility... If nothing else interferes, this is the truth of everything in this world.

But now, with that Blood-colored Fishhook and that enormous tree inserted in the middle, everything has become increasingly unpredictable.

"Wait, I seem to have overlooked something... Is this another case of blinding oneself due to Inertia Thinking?"

Suddenly remembering something, Bai Zhi reached out and pressed his forehead, ignoring the Rainbow-Whiskered Kun above his head that might evolve into some kind of Kun, and went back downstairs into the building.

Inside the living room, OriginDeficit was still sitting at the table, engrossed in calculating something with paper and pen. He seemed quite interested in the synthetic transformations between various Racial Core.

As for the Fuzi, she was sitting in a wheelchair by the window, intently flipping through the book [The Book of Form] in her hands. If her appearance were even slightly more pleasing to the eye, it would have been a rather harmonious scene.

However, when the person sitting in the wheelchair was a nearly rotten, bald skeleton Zombie, the scene suddenly became quite horrifying.

As for Young Feather... he was very conscientiously tending the fire and cooking.

"Is there something you need?"

The Fuzi looked up at him, lifting his gaze from the Book of Form before him.

What book are you reading right now?

Leaning against the window, Bai Zhi glanced at the Book of Form in the other person's hand and raised an eyebrow slightly.

"[Rebellious Lu Zhi Shen]."

The Fuzi showed him the book in his hand.

"I don't know which world this book comes from, but compared to the previous one [Horse Through the Heavens], it's quite a good read."

"[Horse…… Battle Through The Heaven’s]... [Rebellious Lu Lu Xiu]?"

"No, it's Ma and Lu Zhishen."

The Fuzi glanced at him with a hint of surprise and shook his head.

"The previous book was about Dou Qi Horse Transformation that Horse Through The Heaven’s. This one, the whole story starts with Lin Daiyu Uproots the Weeping Willow, and then Lu Tixia the Three Strikes Against the White Bone Demon. The writing style and prose are very good. I can lend it to you if you want to read it."

"No need."

With a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth, Bai Zhi, utterly speechless, decided to change the subject to avoid having his mind poisoned by a novel written by some unknown bumbling author.

"Let me ask you something: when exactly did those branches and vines binding those Dominator, and that Giant Phantom in the Tian Kong, appear?"

As he spoke, Bai Zhi raised his head and glanced casually at the Tian Kong outside.

"Did those things appear before the Blood-colored Fishhook, or after Blood-colored Fishhook appeared, or did they appear at the same time as the Blood-colored Fishhook?"

"... What is it?"

When he heard what he said, the Fuzi was visibly taken aback.

"The vines and branches binding the Dominator, and that Giant Phantom in the Tian Kong... wait, can't you see them?"

Suddenly realizing something, Bai Zhi frowned deeply.

I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.

After closing the Book of Form in front of him, the Fuzi's words became unusually serious.

"What exactly are those things you're talking about?"