Although he had confirmed that he and Old Zheng possessed some kind of special quality, to the point that they were both exempt from the effects of the new Authority sweeping across the entire "Eternal Prison," Lin Yu had no idea exactly what kind of special quality was responsible...
It was not that he failed to think there was anything special about himself—on the contrary, Lin Yu felt there were simply too many possible reasons for him to be exempt from the Authority's effects.
The effects of other Authorities, the innate resistance granted by Mental Power, his own special soul form, and Old Zheng's status as a summoned creature...
Any of these could have been the reason they were unaffected.
Of course, Lin Yu also knew that none of these reasons could truly stand against an "Authority" or a "God." He himself had failed to resist the effects of the "Frost" Authority just now.
But... the circumstances had been different both times.
The God of Frost had targeted him alone, whereas this new "Authority" covered the entire "Eternal Prison."
When all other conditions were the same, area attacks naturally dealt less damage and were easier to guard against and block.
"I do have a guess, Boss... Could it be that we've actually been affected too?"
Old Zheng had a new idea.
Lin Yu raised an eyebrow. "You mean, if we compare the effects of this Authority to some kind of illness, then we're currently in the 'early stages' or even the 'latent period,' which is why we only appear unaffected?"
Old Zheng froze for a moment before speaking. "That is one possibility... But that's not what I meant, Boss. What I mean is—perhaps the effects of this 'Authority' need to be 'triggered.' Judging from the situation, this Authority seems to