Strong and Powerful vs. a Laughable Threat

"Boom!"

One punch.

A powerful force slammed into the floor of the black and white space.

The powerful shockwave whipped up a hurricane, forcing the man next to him to shield himself with his hands and steady himself to avoid being swept away.

When the strong winds subsided.

The entire space appeared completely still.

"Hmph, it's pretty hard."

There's nothing we can do about that.

Another punch.

Kevin didn't stop.

"What are you doing? Do you think you can fight your way out with brute force? That's wishful thinking."

The man, his face showing slight panic, shouted loudly, his voice betraying his unease.

What kind of power is this?!

You're the disaster.

However, Kevin merely glanced at him and continued bombarding him without paying any attention.

Finally.

After several punches landed in quick succession, the entire space began to shake.

"How is that possible? It's just brute force. How did you do that?"

"He's just a little too strong."

Kevin had a general idea of what was going on, although these Parasite People in front of him were essentially suffering from Undying disease.

The problem is that the Undying disease is just a systemic disaster virus; it doesn't actually make the host's strength suddenly become extremely terrifying.

These people who contract the disease have simply had their personalities replaced, or rather, their personalities haven't been replaced at all, but rather some "programs" have been added to them.

These "programs" make them no longer like themselves.

The total amount of knowledge in their minds remains unchanged, and they will not acquire strange or unknown knowledge.

In other words, their imagination of human power and their understanding of the Dark Continent were limited to what they already knew.

In their view, the strongest Nen ability were probably Netero, as mentioned in the information they had obtained, and the Ant King, who had been killed.

The reason they hated Beyond was simply because their knowledge and wisdom led them to know that Beyond was the mastermind behind their sacrifice.

However, they did not attack each other immediately after contracting the disease.

Because they knew that Beyond was also at the pinnacle of Nen user.

If their strength is insufficient, they will accumulate it.

And after infiltrating Pariston.

By Beyond seemed to have discovered something, and they also found it difficult to catch each other.

Just like how they targeted Kevin.

Because, according to their information, Kevin was also one of the top fighters.

Therefore, they treated Kevin with the highest level of care.

I've already imagined the other party to be as formidable as possible.

However, only a few years have passed.

In the Dark Continent, even survival is extremely difficult.

Could their strength have increased by a significant margin?

But how much has Kevin's skill improved since then compared to the Kevin of the past?

To be honest, there's absolutely no way to predict it.

Although Kevin was able to defeat the Ant King, he was essentially only at the Knight Rank.

Even among Knight Rank, they are only considered upper-middle tier.

He has now crossed a major stage and entered a new state of life.

This is a power that these Parasite People cannot comprehend.

After all, even they couldn't parasitize the consciousness of Lord Level life form, let alone allow it to become infected with the virus.

So when they believed that their own sacrifice combined with the power they created to form a spiritual space that could be transformed into reality, they were able to completely control Kevin.

Kevin, however, was able to blast open space with sheer force.

Because this is simply a collision of energy.

The power of Nen ability lies in the fact that its energy manifestation is a multiplicative concept.

With just a small amount of Nen Aura multiplied by spirit and emotion, one can achieve several times the result.

This is a manifestation of the mechanism.

The problem is that there is always a limit, a so-called fixed limit, which is simply that too much energy is required.

Even those of the same class, or those with greater strength than their opponent, may not be able to break through this limit.

Kevin is a conceptual one, representing a shift in social class.

It can be described as a completely inhuman existence.

And the space that trapped Kevin.

It's simply a matter of transforming the mental space into reality through an absolute energy level, and then pulling Kevin into it.

Its main feature is that it can forcibly pull Kevin into it without his consent.

This space possesses both spiritual and physical attributes, and is essentially designed to trap Kevin within it.

The problem is that Kevin's spirit and reality have long since merged; he has become a different kind of life.

Every punch is a combination of qi and intention, a pure force striking.

Could Lord Level life form be overwhelmed by a sheer number of Knight-level life forms?

It does not exist.

"Snap!"

The black and white space shattered.

A gap appeared beneath their feet.

Kevin jumped down.

"Impossible!"

The man inside the space screamed in terror, but he was completely powerless to stop Kevin from leaving.

Their long-prepared ban has been completely ineffective.

When Kevin appeared outside, he found himself still in the same room he had been in before.

However, the walls of the room had been blasted open, and Kurapika and the others were nowhere to be seen. Judging from the surrounding traces, the room had been completely torn apart.

A surge of Nen Aura erupted.

It spread out in circles like Phosphor Powder.

One major reason why a normal circle is difficult to use in combat is that it essentially disperses the aura used to protect oneself and fight.

This is inconsistent with the fact that combat requires concentrating it in the surrounding area.

But now these gases can expand outwards like Phosphor Powder.

That would not contradict the fight.

They can coexist.

Soon, a three-dimensional image appeared in Kevin's mind, and he had already sensed the others.

No one was injured.

It seems everyone is engaged in battle.

They were held back by the various Nen user were parasitized.

Flames transformed into wings, enveloping Kevin as he soared into the sky, leaving a long Red Line in his wake.

Kevin instantly flew towards the Beyond was.

In a black and white spiritual space.

Beyond looked around, panting heavily.

One after another, Shadow Creature emerged from the ground, transforming into the faces of those who had fought alongside him on the Dark Continent.

They were all those he sacrificed.

Do you remember our faces?

One person asked.

"They abandoned us, they used us as sacrifices!"

A person roared.

"Using us as bait and food to lure those monsters!"

A person harbors resentment.

One figure after another.

They cursed and vented their resentment.

It was as if they had never died, or as if their Resentment had manifested as illness.

By Beyond was just panting, looking at their faces.

"Do you still remember these faces? You probably don't anymore, do you? You're the kind of person who'll trample on everything else to achieve your goals."

Hearing this, Beyond said, panting.

"Of course I remember. I remember every single one of the people I killed. I remember everyone who died because of my ambition. Their lives lifted me up, and I certainly won't forget them."

Hehe, hahahaha!

How arrogant!

The Shadow Creature group parted.

Pariston appeared there.

By Beyond looked at the other person.

Pariston's face still wore that usual fake smile.

" By Beyond, I never expected we'd meet like this. I'm sorry, but your ambitions may have to end here."

"It seems you can no longer conquer the Dark Continent, nor can you continue to fight against the harsh natural environment."

Pariston said, looking regretful.

"However, you can join us and work towards the destruction of human society."

However, Beyond simply looked at him calmly.

"How boring. Where is your disgust and hatred?"

This is what Pariston wants, but Beyond obviously won't give it to him.

"You still want to use bait to give yourself one last chance? Hah, their grudges won't let you succeed."

"Now, suffer the pain of your ambitions about to vanish."

With that, Pariston waved and turned to leave.

All the resentful people around him turned into Shadow Creature and black mud, engulfing Beyond.

Just then, space collapsed with a deafening roar.

In reality, Beyond, who had been standing frozen in place, suddenly opened his eyes and woke up with a start, panting heavily.

I'm not dead?

Kevin stood beside him, watching him.

I just injected him with a dose of medicine.

"Of course, as the bait, you can't just die so easily."

Beyond couldn't just die like that; he had to fulfill his duty as bait.

Once Beyond dies, it's as if these Parasite People have lost their last shackles.

Kevin has probably come to understand the mental state of these Parasite People.

They are still themselves, only their minds have been completely infected by the virus, giving them an extremely strong desire for self-destruction.

The self-destructive desire here includes the destruction of one's own race.

But their emotions, knowledge, and memories remain.

They would gladly let them destroy people who are unrelated to them and whom they don't care about.

But if they were asked to destroy the whole world, to destroy their loved ones, some people would hesitate, and some with strong wills would resist. Emotions and feelings would take over at this point.

And at this time, there will be an outlet for one's emotions.

That is the hatred Beyond.

As long as they maintain their hatred for Beyond, they won't be completely controlled by their desire for destruction.

Because the source of this Undying disease is tainted by the Resentment of the dead.

Perhaps this is what makes humans special.

So all they had to do was keep charging towards Beyond.

That way, there's no need to think, no need to destroy everything that once was.

This is a two-way process.

Kevin looked at Beyond.

"You were just parasitized in the mental space?"

"I don't know, I don't think so."

Beyond said.

Kevin looked at the other person and didn't feel anything was wrong, but his mental state was indeed much worse Beyond's.

Like a dead person.

And it seems that because the parasitism was almost complete, his mental state was also greatly diminished.

A powerful Nen user needs all three: emotions, willpower, spirit, and body.

However, Beyond's physical condition is still quite good, but his soul has suffered severe damage.

The damage to the soul is irreversible.

Unless Kevin provides the other party with a valuable potion.

But Kevin clearly didn't want to do that.

"They're coming. This is your last chance. Once I die, this opportunity will be gone forever, and humanity will pay a far greater price—a price far greater than what we're paying now."

Beyond was almost completely parasitized, clearly understood this as well, and said weakly at this moment.

He has no chance to fight or escape now.

The spiritual torment caused him to experience an unprecedented sense of exhaustion and pain.

When those resentful evil spirits invaded him, he truly felt their resentment and pain.

This is simply reaping what they sowed.

At this moment, he was like a normal person whose body was being damaged by Resentment.

His weakened soul made him somewhat unable to resist.

Sure enough, the Parasite People used to avoid Kevin were now swarming over.

People of all kinds came from all directions and quickly filled the area.

They included the elderly, women, and children.

But everyone fell into a deathly silence, staring at them.

Looking at the sea of people.

Kevin simply waved his hand.

The tiny ball of thought exploded.

"Puff puff puff puff----"

Fresh blood gushed from the mouths and facial features of many people.

In an instant.

All of these people died, their bodies falling to the ground.

Although these people still have human appearances, Kevin no longer sees them as human, and he has no power to save them.

Since that's the case, let's alleviate their suffering.

The ground was covered with corpses, piled up in a thick layer.

The corpses quickly transformed into undead walking corpses, charging towards Kevin and his companion like a horde of zombies, intent on tearing them to shreds.

The flames on his body burned fiercely, transforming into wing-like shapes. His Nen Aura was absorbed by the Phoenix, transformed, and then erupted forth.

The scorching, special flames burned fiercely, instantly igniting all the corpses.

The temperature was too high; even if these corpses wanted to be restored, it was too late.

With an environment that resembled purgatory.

All the corpses were burned to Ash.

Ashes filled the air; they were the dust from the corpses.

Kevin raised his hand, preparing to annihilate everyone still within his circle.

Those who are even further away.

At this point, the fine Phosphor Powder formed by the circles had already entered their bodies.

Just then, he felt all the Parasite People collapse to the ground at the same time.

At that moment, the entire city became quiet.

In an instant, all the Parasite People collapsed to the ground, turning into walking corpses, and the entire city seemed to enter a state of apocalypse.

The city was littered with corpses that had fallen to the ground and then gotten up again, wandering aimlessly.

"How did you do that? Are you even human?"

Pariston appeared on a rooftop not far away at some point, looking at Kevin and muttering to himself.

Even though they were so far apart, Kevin still heard what he said.

Looking at Pariston.

Kevin prepares to jump.

"Your opponent isn't me."

Pariston spoke, gesturing with his hands as if giving a command.

Shadow Creature appeared on the ground around him, and one after another, figures sprang out from them.

It was Kurapika and the others who had just been fighting elsewhere.

At this moment, Kurapika and the others were completely entangled in shadows.

It was being controlled and charged towards Kevin.

However, two players were missing.

Gon and Qi.

"Uncle, we've been controlled. He can control our shadows, and by controlling our bodies, he's making sure we don't fight those Parasite People for too long. That must be the condition for being controlled."

At this moment, Kurapika was quickly relaying the information he knew to Kevin.

To be honest, he was also confused.

They were just fighting, but suddenly they were controlled and pulled over.

Fortunately, he reacted instantly and began to speculate and analyze.

One important condition has been identified.

Pariston.

This city had long been his hunting ground, through the power of all the Parasite People.

This guy's Nen ability is, in some ways, a perfect match for these Parasite People.

"So now, Kevin, what are you going to do?"

A wicked smile flashed across Pariston's face as he waved his hands and asked.

He knew all too well what methods to use against different types of people.

Such tactics are ineffective against Beyond.

By Beyond, he would simply kill or maim those whose bodies were merely being controlled without batting an eye.

The key to dealing with Beyond is to destroy his ambitions and prevent him from realizing his dreams.

Only in this way can you kill someone by destroying their spirit.

He didn't like killing people; he only liked to destroy their spirits.

He enjoys seeing others dislike him and hate him; it makes him feel happy from the bottom of his heart.

To deal with someone like Kevin, you have to start with those around you, your family, and your friends.

It's unbelievable.

Such a strong person would be such a weak-willed individual.