Personality Damage

With War God Captain You's tragic fall, unprecedented despair engulfed the Martial Artists of the Flying Man Squad.

The Tyrant Dragon King's roar echoed across the desert like thunder. It was not only a declaration of death, but also the signal for the full-scale outbreak of the beast tide.

But Liu Yun happened to be passing by in pursuit of the Beast King. The Tyrant Dragon King was his target too. A king that powerful had to be brought under his control, so he stepped in and saved them.

"Ah! I've been saved by my brother Liu Yun, the man I abandoned. My dignity as Wang Tianba has taken a hit!"

Wang Tianba sighed. He valued his dignity greatly and would sometimes rather die than let it be insulted.

But the others weren't nearly so stubborn about their dignity. Even Huang Mei couldn't help cursing.

"If you really want to preserve your dignity, go charge at the Beast King and get yourself killed! Don't hold us up—we're going to follow War God Liu Yun!"

They now realized that only Liu Yun was a truly powerful War God. He dared to face even a terrifying beast tide head-on—how could he not be powerful? You Suowei was simply too weak. He had barely reached War God level with the help of traditional medicine, and his strength couldn't compare to Liu Yun's.

In the sky, the Tyrant Dragon King beat its wings and soared. Below it, hundreds of beasts seemed driven by an invisible force, gathering from all directions to form an unstoppable tide. Rock-Armored Beasts charged across the ground, their impenetrable defenses and astonishing strength shaking the dunes with every step. Wind Shadow Leopards darted among them like ghosts, moving so fast they were hard to follow, their sharp claws and fangs ready to tear apart any life in their path.

Both were Beast Kings—monsters at the human Councilor level. Even Liu Yun would be doomed if he let his guard down.

"Warning! An extremely dangerous biological unit is approaching! Immediately assess the current situation and consider implementing an emergency evacuation plan!"

The integrated intelligent system inside the Crystal spoke in Liu Yun's mind in a cool, precise voice. Every word struck his heart like a heavy hammer.

The Crystal on Liu Yun's chest also sounded an alert. In his eyes, the Tyrant Dragon King now had a health bar and a level.

"Tyrant Dragon King, Planet Level 3 Beast King. Health: Extremely High. Defense: Outstanding. Attack: Catastrophic. Skill: Dragon Emperor Dimension—this skill can distort space and create a powerful energy storm, dealing area-of-effect damage and causing dizziness to all nearby living beings, as well as inflicting ongoing elemental damage. In addition, the Tyrant Dragon King can fly at tremendous speed, making its movements difficult to track."

These details were like conclusions carefully calculated by a computer, each one strictly verified to ensure Liu Yun could make the most accurate assessment. The Tyrant Dragon King was powerful on its own, but even more terrifying was that it commanded two early Planetary Stage Beast Kings as its right and left hands, along with hundreds of Lord level monsters. These monsters were formidable fighters too, and seemed to share an understanding that let them coordinate their attacks, forming an irresistible torrent.

The Tyrant Dragon King wasn't going to let these humans, scurrying around like mice, escape. The Flying Man Squad and the Four-Color Squad gathered around Liu Yun.

"Liu Yun, what should we do?" He Lan's voice wavered with tears. She clutched Liu Yun's clothes as though they were her only support.

She was such a shameless woman. You Suowei had only just died—his bones weren't even cold yet—and she was already throwing herself into someone else's arms!

The beasts, which had been fighting independently, suddenly seemed to reach an understanding. They began surrounding Liu Yun and the others in an orderly fashion, forming a vast encirclement. The Tyrant Dragon King circled overhead, roaring smugly as if it were enjoying the strange fun of it all.

Liu Yun pondered for a moment, then explained to the many Martial Artists behind him what was happening.

"I think the Tyrant Dragon King is enjoying the thrill of the hunt. This is a game of cat and mouse!"

His explanation left everyone looking despairing. Yang Xiaolong swung her Arm Gauntlets, knocking away several Lord level monsters the size of giant bears.

"Liu Yun, you wouldn't have come if you didn't have a plan! Keep using your magic!"

She was frightened too. Though they had just decided Liu Yun might be a terrifying magician, the beast tide was overwhelming, and Yang Xiaolong, Ruby, and the others were afraid as well.

Liu Yun snapped his fingers. Two dark figures immediately flew out, leading their beasts in a roaring charge!

Tiger King wore a black, striped battle armor, his gaze sharp as an eagle's. Every roar carried thunderous authority as he fearlessly plunged into the beast tide, his claws and fangs his deadliest weapons. Wild Ape was massive and immensely strong; every punch sent several monsters flying. The beasts under their command gradually stabilized the situation, bringing both sides to a stalemate.

As independent Beast Kings, Tiger King and Wild Ape were both Planetary Stage 2. Seeing them being commanded by humans completely stunned the Tyrant Dragon King!

"Foolish Tiger King! Wild Ape! You've actually let humans command you. You're a disgrace to the beast race! I'll take you both out this time!"

The Tyrant Dragon King couldn't believe it. Those two Beast Kings could even fight on equal terms with him—how had humans tamed them?

Tiger King blurred into a streak of black lightning and pounced on a peak Lord level monster. His claws tore precisely through its chest. With a miserable shriek, the beast crashed to the ground, its blood staining the surrounding dunes.

Tiger King turned and gazed solemnly at the Tyrant Dragon King. "Tyrant Dragon King, how could you know the greatness of Lord Liu Yun? A true powerhouse can cross the boundaries between species and win the respect and allegiance of all powerful beings!"

Tiger King had always been a crafty Beast King. His submission made the Tyrant Dragon King uneasy, sending a faint chill through him.

Should I retreat? No, I can't. Wouldn't that make me a laughingstock?

The Tyrant Dragon King cared too much about appearances to leave. Little did he know that the Machine Race Clone didn't care whether he was a dignified sort or not—it would use its processing power to control his mind in the most undignified way possible.

Just as the Tyrant Dragon King hesitated, torn over whether to retreat, the core Crystal on Liu Yun's chest suddenly erupted in dazzling light, like a falling star, illuminating the entire battlefield.

The Tyrant Dragon King was stunned by the sudden radiance. Its enormous body trembled uncontrollably, its eyes filled with unprecedented fear and confusion. It tried to struggle, only to find its will being eroded by an invisible force. Its thoughts grew hazy, and its movements slowed.

"What... is this power..." The Tyrant Dragon King's voice echoed through the sky, full of fear and unwillingness.

At the same time, Tiger King and Wild Ape sensed the power's fluctuations. They stopped attacking and looked toward the Crystal on Liu Yun's chest, awe shining in their eyes. They knew this power could change the entire battlefield—and might even determine their fates.

Liu Yun smiled faintly and raised a hand, guiding the flow of this power. At his gesture, the core Crystal shone even brighter, until its light formed a beam that shot straight at the Tyrant Dragon King's forehead.

"Mind control, activate!" Liu Yun murmured.

Under the beam's light, the Tyrant Dragon King's gaze gradually went blank. All its struggles and resistance faded into nothing.

To everyone's astonishment, the Tyrant Dragon King soon flew down and knelt before Liu Yun!

"Ah! Greetings, my great master."

The sight left all the monsters dumbfounded. The core Crystal didn't have enough energy to spare, so after controlling just the Tyrant Dragon King, it ran out of power and had to rest.

Seeing their king kneel, the Tyrant Dragon King's underlings stopped attacking too. The two early-stage Beast Kings tried to flee, but Wild Ape and Tiger King killed them, turning them into monster materials.

The humans fell utterly silent. They had all seen Liu Yun control a Beast King. What did this mean? Could War God Liu Yun use magic? Would he control every Beast King he encountered?

He Lan was the first to break the silence. She let out a wail and threw herself straight into Liu Yun's arms.

"Ah! I always knew you'd come save me, Liu Yun! Sob, sob, sob—I was so scared..."

He Lan's intentions were perfectly clear. If Liu Yun was already so powerful, he would surely surpass the War God level one day and become a Councilor. Why would she keep abandoning him?

Still, the way she changed sides with the wind was downright mercenary. You Suowei wasn't even cold in his grave, and He Lan had already found a new man.

The women of the Four-Color Squad frowned at the sight. Even Xueni, who had always been proud and had little interest in getting close to Liu Yun, looked displeased.

"Hmph. That woman is so irritating!"

It wasn't as if they loved Liu Yun that much. It was just that He Lan's behavior made them uncomfortable, as though someone had snatched the meat right in front of them without even asking.