What Use Could a Tier 2 Like Him Be?

Beyond the Three Great Lineages of life, fusion, and emotion, there do indeed exist some wild, unclassifiable forms of Alchemy.

They exist alone outside the Alchemy Lineage, but they do indeed possess a variety of amazing effects.

Within the City That Never Sleeps, and especially within the Three Great Corporations, these unorthodox Alchemy are strictly prohibited.

But...

In the Outer City legal awareness was relatively weak, and in the Great Wilderness there was no law at all, these Independent Alchemy still had a wide range of applications.

At least one-third of illicit Alchemical Modification Surgery and Alchemical Creation are accomplished through these "Independent Alchemy" practices.

Even...

Among some mercenaries and Great Wilderness Tribe, these independent Alchemy are referred to as... "the Miracle Spectrum."

Although it is more dangerous and more uncontrollable, it is also one of the few ways for the people at the bottom of the Barren Realm to improve their Combat Power.

Accepting an illegal Alchemy modification might indeed plant a hidden Time Bomb in your body, but it also means... giving yourself an extra trump card.

Such a cheap trump card, with both risks and rewards...

The girl named "Xiao Nian" possesses...

Seventy-seven images.

This number also represents the total number of "Independent Alchemy" techniques.

In the various Great Wilderness of the Barren Realm and in the various shady clinics of the Outer City, "Xiao Nian" underwent all of these "Independent Alchemy" modifications.

She did this for two reasons: firstly, her foundation was indeed in the Great Wilderness and Outer City of the Barren Realm; secondly, because...

After completing these seventy-seven "Independent Alchemy" transformation surgeries, "Xiao Nian" also completed the creation of her [Exclusive item].

This North China Region manager's [Exclusive item] is named [Theseus’s Self].

Eyes with a wider field of vision and sharper dynamic vision; respiratory tracts and mucous membranes that filter toxins; stronger, hollow, and lighter bones; a more efficient and regenerative circulatory system...

Alchemy Circuit were etched beneath every inch of skin, Alchemical Materials were contained in every drop of blood, and even the "soul" was supported by "Composite Energy".

Sometimes, even the "Xiao Nian" brings a sense of melancholy...

Am I truly myself, or just my body?

But for those born on a "Xiao Nian," this is merely a sigh of regret.

As the head of the North China Region for "Order," she has never truly felt lost.

Whether it's modifying himself or implanting these Alchemical Creation, everything "Xiao Nian" does is ultimately for...

To better fulfill one's responsibilities.

Joining "Order" and maintaining "Order".

We will not wrong any kind-hearted person, nor will we let any despicable person go unpunished.

As for those "gray" parts...

We'll have to see how it goes!

Xiao Nian never gets confused by these things.

So...

She wasn't afraid.

Even when facing "Liu," who is at the "Tier 4," it's the same for her.

The conversation with "Liu" just now, besides stalling for time... was also Xiao Nian confirming one thing.

She needed to ascertain the other party's current stance.

Since the other party has already chosen to stand on the side of the "Marauders," there's nothing left to hesitate about.

"Bass!"

All the Alchemy Component and enhancement circuits in her body entered overload mode, her body temperature rose sharply, and her heartbeat and blood flow made sounds like industrial machinery running.

From between his fingers, Mercury -like liquid alchemical substance flowed rapidly and, with the aid of Alchemy Energy, condensed into the shape of a sharp blade.

At the same time, Xiao Nian also completed the analysis of the energy around him.

"I see... it's 'Psychokinesis'..."

She sighed, and then...

"Whoosh!"

Xiao Nian completely broke free from Liu's restraints and swung the Alchemy Blade at the woman in front of him!

Liu's body moved backward rapidly, as if someone were abnormally pulling on her body, causing her to shift quite a bit.

"He's certainly capable; no wonder he's the head of the North China Region. But... what's the point?"

Looking at Xiao Nian, who continued his pursuit, Liu spoke softly, as if with regret, "No matter how much you struggle, you will only... die."

Then, she stretched out her hand, her five fingers gently spread.

The Xiao Nian, who was rushing towards her, suddenly stopped, as if someone had slammed on the brakes.

Not only that, but a look of pain instantly appeared on Xiao Nian's face—it felt as if someone was tearing her body apart from five different directions at the same time, as if they were trying to rip her apart alive.

"Actually, if we didn't resist... it might be easier."

Liu said with an almost pitying tone.

"A futile struggle is simply a waste of your energy."

"Pfft!"

Blood gushed from Xiao Nian's wrists and ankles.

However, the moment the blood appeared, Xiao Nian's expression became even more resolute.

"Wasteful? Not necessarily!"

Her left hand and left foot were broken—but then, following the manner of the breakage...

Xiao Nian broke free from the invisible force that was holding her back and rushed towards Liu once again.

And during this sprint...

Half of the alchemical blade melted and filled the void in her body, transforming into new hands and feet.

After all...

The existence of [Theseus’s Self] made her physical body less important!

It wasn't original anyway!

With its new metallic hands and feet, Xiao Nian rushed towards Liu once again, raised the Alchemical Creation in its hand, which had become more like a long needle due to the loss of half of its original size, and stabbed it towards Liu's throat.

Liu responded to the Xiao Nian with praise.

"Well, that was indeed somewhat unexpected!"

She firmly grasped the Alchemical Creation with one hand, and then...

Hundreds of times the force of gravity were applied to Xiao Nian, squeezing her alchemically transformed body and producing a sickening sound.

"Smack!"

Liu forcefully snapped the Alchemical Creation in half and tossed it into the seawater as casually as he had flicked away a cigarette butt earlier.

"I understand, you're stalling for time... but it's still pointless."

"The 'Dionysus' is indeed more powerful than you and possesses abilities that threaten me... but that's contingent on the 'Dionysus' himself not being in a weakened state."

Liu sighed, then stretched out his other hand. Suddenly, the seawater there was compressed, and a water sphere-like "Cavity" appeared in the seawater!

Inside the Cavity, within a water sphere taller than a person, Yin Lan was confined, as if locked in a cell made of water!

"You must have used your chance to 'pre-draw' your 'Heart Domain' when you were dealing with 'Celestial King'... But relying on your [Exclusive item] and 'Killing Intent Condensation' is not enough to defeat me, 'Dionysus'... Moreover, your own movements are quite sluggish right now."

Liu looked at Yin Lan and sighed.

"The threat you pose to me... is even less than 'Xiao Nian.' Perhaps you should consider having 'Dionysus' stall for time and draw my attention, while 'Xiao Nian' ambushes me."

Confined within the water sphere, Yin Lan stared at Liu, and despite this seemingly Desperate Plight situation, she still managed to laugh.

"Hey... you Idiot, don't you realize, Bounty Hunter, I'm also the one stalling for time!"

As Yin Lan spoke, Liu Wei frowned slightly.

"Really? Do you have any other backup plans?"

She looked into the distance—the "Knight" she had thrown out of the seabed was still unconscious and remained in the same spot.

Meanwhile, the "Tier 4" member of the "Order" side, the "Swordsman" who was most likely to pose a threat to them, was also unconscious, just like the "Celestial King," showing absolutely no signs of recovering his Combat Power.

I am still in a state of safety without needing to activate my "Heart Domain".

Liu even glanced back at the other two "Marauders"—"Celestial King" and "Ling Xian"—who showed no intention of attacking him.

Although Liu knew that this could absolutely not be a trap set by "The Marauders" and "Order" together, she still checked the status of "Celestial King" and "Ling Xian" just now, out of caution, based on this possibility.

After checking all the "Player" on the field and confirming that none of them had the ability to harm themselves...

Liu couldn't help but look at "Dionysus" again.

Are you bluffing?

But for some reason... it just doesn't seem right.

Could it be that the "Tier 2" guy next to the "Swordsman," or that newcomer called "Director," is the one acting strangely?

What can a "Tier 2" be used for?

But after thinking about this, Liu looked at the "Director" and confirmed this "Tier 2" state.

But when Liu looked at the "Director," a look of confusion appeared on her face.

"Why... are you able to stand up?"

Beside the "Swordsman," the "Director," who should have been completely unable to get up due to twenty times the gravity... shakily crawled up from the ground.

When Liu asked him questions, the "Director" ignored her.

He just clutched his head in pain, shaking it violently, as if he had been hit by some kind of mental attack spell.

Liu was even more confused.

"What on earth is going on...? Are people from the Psychology Society attacking him?"

Upon closer inspection, the "Director" in front of me does seem to exhibit signs of an unstable soul.

But...

Soon, Liu suddenly sensed that the other person's soul was beginning to stabilize.

He stood still, then pulled a gun from his pocket and pointed it at himself.

Then...

For some reason, the "Director" slowly put the gun down again.

Soon...

He raised his hand again, and took out...

It was a [Item] that Liu had never seen before.

Then, Liu heard the "Director" speak in a low voice, as if talking in a dream.

"This is a [Guest Appearance Invitation], my [Professional Item], my special ability as a 'Film Emperor'..."

Its purpose is... to invite someone I know to come to my side...