Dead Instinct

"Dead Instinct".

The "Heart Domain" of the Second Generation "Freud".

The moment this "Heart Domain" opened, Lin Yu's first reaction was one of surprise.

After all...

At this point in the battle, she had only just activated her "Heart Domain".

"The 'resilience' of this Second Generation 'Freud' is stronger than I imagined..."

Despite being severely hampered in a one-against-three situation, and although she didn't fall behind, Lin Yu could easily tell that the Second Generation "Freud" was "very unhappy."

Although she mostly acted as a "rational, Leng Jing, and restrained" person, Lin Yu now realized that this was not the true nature of the Second Generation Freud —she was merely playing the role of a "Scholar" and a qualified "Psychology Society" President in her mind.

The underlying personality of the Second Generation Freud was always that of "Fluorvosamine," which Old Zheng described as "manic."

She hasn't changed; she's just been "enduring" it.

Therefore, Lin Yu couldn't help but sigh at how Heart Domain Yu could remain undisturbed in this situation.

"Sure enough, when a normal person 'plays' for too long, it often has a reverse effect on their own personality... Even though it's all 'fake,' she now has a bit more genuine 'restraint.'"

Lin Yu commented in his heart.

At the same time, he probably also understood why the Second Generation Freud was so slow to open his "Heart Domain".

Because her "Heart Domain"... cannot be opened at will at any time; rather, it clearly requires the Second Generation Freud to pay a certain price.

The moment his "Dead Instinct" was activated, Lin Yu felt... one "invasive" thought after another began to surface in his mind.

He had strong urges to self-harm, commit suicide, and self-destruct, and these intrusive thoughts were so specific that they were almost like fully executable commands issued by his own brain.

Go bang your head against the wall.

He took out a knife and cut his own tendons.

"Bit off your own tongue."

One thought after another surged up, much like the inexplicable urge to "jump" when one is standing at a high place.

And this is just... part of the "Dead Instinct".

If it only instills these intrusive thoughts of self-destruction, then this "Heart Domain" is clearly too weak.

The real danger, and what prevents the Second Generation "Freud" from easily opening this "Heart Domain," lies in its influence on non- Spirit Domain.

Lin Yu could clearly feel that his body was constantly "breaking down".

His muscles showed signs of mild dissolution, his internal organs were overworking, his body temperature was rising, and the inflammatory response was worsening.

Not just your own body...

The surrounding environment, the bar counter, tables and chairs, all showed varying degrees of damage. These inanimate objects, even inorganic ones, made a "crackling" sound from inside, with cracks, debris and smaller parts constantly falling off.

This is the effect of the "Dead Instinct"—causing all "life" to have the urge to return to its "pre-life" state, and causing all objects and the whole to enter a defunctional process of "separation" and "collapse".

It's like... applying a "self-destruction" countdown to everything within the "Heart Domain".

At the same time, Lin Yu could also realize...

The most dangerous aspect of this "Heart Domain" is that the Second Generation "Freud" cannot be exempt from a certain aspect of it, nor can he slow down the process.

All she could do was accelerate the destruction of certain affected objects!

Just like now, facing three "opponents"...

As the Pillar-level Demon Meiniedok's body exploded in bursts of blood, his magic power continuously leached out, turning into blood-red magic crystals that fell to the ground. These magic crystals would soon explode due to their instability after landing.

The mysterious figure in the Alchemical Armor had Alchemy Energy constantly dissipating into the air from the device, while layers of mottled rust climbed onto the surface of the device, and a foul-smelling viscous liquid seeped out.

As for the First Generation "Jung," he kept vomiting blood, his breathing became heavier, and his flesh seemed to be melting.

Even the Soul Power released by the First Generation "Jung" showed signs of chaos and disorder.

Lin Yu now fully understands why the Second Generation "Freud" was so restrained in opening this "Heart Domain".

Because...

Within this "Heart Domain," even the Second Generation "Freud" himself is not exempt.

Standing in the middle of the three, the Second Generation Freud threw away the baseball bat that was also starting to rust, took out a pack of tissues from his pocket, shook off the scraps of paper, wiped the blood from his nose, and then threw it on the ground.

"Honestly... I didn't want to win in such a wasteful way..."

As the Second Generation Freud spoke, he turned to look at Lin Yu.

"I told you, I don't need your help..."

Her voice abruptly stopped.

Because the Second Generation Freud noticed that Lin Yu was carrying a spherical device filled with Alchemy Energy.

It is clearly on the verge of exploding, in a critical state.

Lin Yu was using Alchemy Energy to maintain its delicate balance and forcibly fixing it in a stable state with the power of "Rule".

"The Diviner's probably knows about the effects of your 'Heart Domain,' so that alchemy expert from the Barren Realm there also prepared some 'targeted' [Item]... These things will explode due to the influence of your 'Heart Domain.'"

"But before that, it's not easy to detect... well, after all, the energy in Shenzhen is quite chaotic right now."

Lin Yu spoke calmly, and the Second Generation Freud sensed it again.

Where did you find it?

"The roof," Lin Yu pointed to the ceiling, "Is right above you... so you're welcome."

As Lin Yu spoke, without waiting for the Second Generation Freud to give any response, he took a step back and left the bar.

Next, Lin Yu once again used the power of the "Game" Authority to arrive at another virtualized location that he had corrupted.

"Nicholas, Chongming!"

Outside a factory gate in the suburbs of Shenzhen.

Lin Yu's figure appeared in the sky, calling out the names of the two members present.

In the midst of a fierce battle, "Nicholas" and "Chongming," who were almost seriously injured, raised their heads.

Nicholas looked at the flow of Rule beside Lin Yu and sensed the aura of Authority emanating from him, then exclaimed in surprise, "Hooray! It's... the 'Administrator'!"

Chongming was surprised. "The 'Administrator' actually took action personally... I didn't expect him to be so young, he looks about the same age as 'Robin'."

Lin Yu chuckled softly, "Actually, I'm a year younger than Robin."

Chongming asked in disbelief, "Really?"

Lin Yu burst out laughing, "Of course it's fake, I'm almost graduating from university."

After greeting him with this Senior Sister- style joke, Lin Yu looked down at another Pillar-level Demon, the Second Pillar, Okfielst.

The moment he appeared, he used his "Game" Authority to Okfielst.

Imprisonment, slowing, magic suppression...

Therefore, this also gave Nicholas and Chongming time to talk to him, and also gave these two "Tier 3" who were on the verge of death time to use "recovery" type [Item].

Okfielst also raised his head—or rather, pointed his enormous maw toward the sky, causing the woman's corpse to open again.

"God of Games and Rules... you... you actually... are not dead?"

Lin Yu raised an eyebrow. "You worm from the bottom of the Abyss are quite well-informed, you even knew I was in trouble the other day."

"But unfortunately, your information network is still not good enough... How could I die? Even if you die, I won't!"

"I don't know why you made Contract with the 'Diviner'... but you'd better get back to the Abyss now, or I'll kill you."

As Lin Yu spoke, before Okfielst could say anything more, he sighed.

"Fine, if you don't want to go back, then so be it... As expected, there's nothing to say to you Demons."

As Lin Yu spoke, he raised the silvery-white metal sphere in his hand, which was surging with Alchemy Energy.

Then...

He let go of her hand.

"Call out--"

Lin Yu softly imitated the sound of a missile being launched, and the alchemy device descended from the sky.

The device prepared for the Second Generation "Freud"... its power is absolutely beyond that of an ordinary bomb.

Okfielst clearly realized this as well; it didn't even try to intercept the free-falling alchemical bomb in mid-air, but instead chose to...

Escape!

Despite still being under the "imprisonment" effect, Okfielst forcefully covered his body with the effects of the Authority. As the decaying Authority affected him, he immediately began to drag his decaying body away, attempting to burrow back underground and into the Vortex that led to the Abyss.

But...

Even if Okfielst could clear his own abnormal state, he could not clear the state of the alchemical device.

Above the alchemy device, something resembling a "Game panel" flashed by, displaying the new characteristics that Lin Yu had bestowed upon the device using his "Game" Authority.

"Locked down", "tracked".

This is an even more unavoidable characteristic than the legendary "Gungnir," because it's a "guaranteed hit" guaranteed by the "Game Rules"!

This is a string of code that is bound to take effect, a "Game Rules" that absolutely cannot be violated!

The alchemical device made a bizarre turn and accelerated in mid-air, eventually landing on Okfielst was already on the verge of retreating back into the Abyss.

The next moment...

A surge of violent Alchemy Energy erupted within the Vortex, nearly destroying the now-stabilized "channel."

A ghostly blue flame shot into the sky, accompanied by Okfielst's screams and the dissipating energy.

"God of Games and Rules! I curse you!"

Lin Yu ignored the howl emanating from the Pillar-level Demon and looked at "Nicholas" and "Chongming".

Are you two feeling alright?

"If there are no major issues, after a quick heal and recovery of mobility and combat strength, rejoin the 'Gambler' as soon as possible."