Tension in the Performance, a Magnificent Curtain Call

The saber-toothed beast staggered to its feet, and just as Fern had said, the paralysis she could inflict would only last for a few seconds.

To be precise, it took about three seconds.

The saber-toothed beast has regained its mobility.

But this is exactly what Lin Yu hoped for.

Because, as far as a "performance" is concerned, although the performances so far have been perfect and flawless, and very real and believable.

However, Lin Yu's purpose was not simply to express reality; he needed to use this performance to convey his persona and make it resonate with people.

So, at present...

Insufficient tension!

From a theoretical perspective of drama and performance, this performance was too mediocre, lacking Memory moments and...

A climax!

Therefore, as the story was drawing to a close, Lin Yu decided to include some more impactful scenes.

The saber-toothed beast gradually recovered, seemingly having broken free from its paralysis.

However, its injuries were already quite severe, and the blood loss from its wounds made it unsteady on its feet.

Even though it still retains its ferocity and wildness, the primary problem this saber-toothed beast faces in its fight is that it lacks the strength!

Even if you can move around, it doesn't mean you can attack!

This gave Lin Yu ample time to prepare.

Enough for Lin Yu to unleash certain moves that require preparation and use certain Item with long wind-up animations, such as...

The newly acquired [Prayer Water Necklace].

There is no water source here, and Lin Yu does not intend to use his [Rain Prayer] ability here.

After all...

Blood is mostly composed of water.

A massive beast has just fallen here.

Normally, blood accounts for about 7% to 10% of an animal's body weight.

The amount of blood extracted from this behemoth's body would be enough to fill an entire water tank!

Although the [Prayer Water Necklace] does not seem to be able to manipulate the blood in living organisms, the principle may be based on some kind of Life Energy interfering with it.

But...

The blood that flows out after death and from the corpse is just a special kind of water.

Lin Yu activated the power of the [Prayer Water Necklace] and raised his hands.

The blood gushing from the wound obediently followed Lin Yu's call and came before him.

Then, they converged and spun, coalescing into a giant, bright red water sphere.

A strong, pungent smell of blood instantly filled the air.

This time, however, the smell of blood did little more than ignite the ferocity within the saber-toothed beast...

Fear!

Despite being a wild beast, the saber-toothed beast is one of the top predators in the Black Marsh World, and it is by no means without the ability to sense and judge.

This bizarre scene was enough for it to conclude...

This is perhaps not a situation it can handle, nor is it something it should handle.

Neither long teeth nor sharp claws were created to deal with and hunt a ball of blood.

It was terrified.

In the Black Marsh World, fear and cowardice are almost taboo, signifying certain death!

Go ahead.

Lin Yu waved his hands gently, crossing them in front of him.

Like the final note of a symphony's last movement, conducting the last wave of hands.

Under his control, the blood sphere lunged at the saber-toothed beast, and tons of blood poured into its mouth and nose!

The saber-toothed beast quickly began to struggle, but due to excessive blood loss and the recent end of its paralysis, coupled with its obstructed vision, it was clearly unable to exert its full agility!

Moreover... the blood sphere that Lin Yu is controlling is definitely not slow!

The blood orb remained looming over the beast's head, slowing its struggles and maneuvers.

This is another kind of cruel, hunting violence that Lin Yu has shown.

The cruelty is almost artistic, the violence almost ornate.

Final...

The saber-toothed beast collapsed suddenly.

Lin Yu slowly released and lowered his hands, and the blood, no longer under his control, splashed outwards with a "whoosh".

The head fur of the saber-toothed beast was completely stained blood red, as if it had been pickled.

Its expression was one of extreme agony—to be drowned alive in its own blood on land, a death that sounds agonizing just to hear about.

But it was precisely because of this pain that Lin Yu understood it so well.

This scene serves as a sufficient conclusion.

"Especially since it happens to use blood... If it were just Water Control, the effect probably wouldn't be as good, or even as fitting for the feeling of a 'Rakshasa'."

"After all, the so-called Human Race and Spirit Race have mastered many spells, Water Control Technique shouldn't be anything particularly novel."

"Even from a visual perspective, blood has a better visual impact and symbolic meaning."

Lin Yu was quite certain of everything that had just happened...

That's enough to serve as a vivid Memory, planting the idea that he "doesn't seem human" in the hearts of all the bystanders, including Fern!

"Come, let's plant the seeds of doubt..."

"When you hear the rumors, you'll naturally think you've found the answer."

Lin Yu exhaled and turned around to pull the Dagger and spear from the giant bear's body.

Not far away.

Fern stood motionless, holding a steel crossbow.

She looked at the fallen beast and the standing youth clad in animal skins, and felt a chill run down her spine.

At first, she thought that this guy named "Moro" was a reckless and impulsive person who would run amok just because he was a "soldier".

He actually wanted to charge straight in and engage the two bloodthirsty behemoths in hand-to-hand combat?!

But seeing how overconfident the other party was, Fern still had a hunch.

"What if... he really can do it?"

With the idea that even if the plan failed, he would be the one taking the greater risk, Fern agreed to the seemingly risky plan.

In Fern's best-case scenario, or even her wildest fantasy, the best outcome would be for the opponent to use the initial advantage gained from her paralysis to severely damage them, and then slowly wear them down.

But...

What actually happened made Fern want to ask, "What the hell is this?!"

Why did he make the first move without being paralyzed?

So, your own paralysis is the key to control, huh?

What?! This kid actually killed such a behemoth in just a few seconds!

But until Lin Yu killed the giant bear, everything was still just a bit of a surprise to Jue.

Until the young man who called himself "Moro" watched helplessly as the saber-toothed beast stood up and then suffocated it to death with a Blood Control Technique that Fern had never seen before.

As Moro calmly walked towards her, Fern couldn't help but swallow hard.

This young man is less like Player and more like a native of the Black Marsh World!

No...

Even the races of the Black Marsh World, born for battle, are not this exaggerated!