The transformation ability continued to downgrade.

The sunlight shining into the canyon was distorted and sculpted into lightsabers, forming a sword array that rose above the canyon, surrounding him and the captain of the Ability Control Bureau.

Yun Hua smiled with satisfaction. He would step over the corpse of the former number one and celebrate his ascension to the throne with the enemy's blood!

Whoosh!

The sword formation is activated, and ten thousand swords move in unison, aiming directly at a certain obstacle or stepping stone!

Yun Hua's lips curled into a wide smile.

The chains suddenly appeared, enveloping their master like a giant black dragon.

It's useless, it's useless. I'm number one in superpowers, and my lightsaber can cut through these empty chains in an instant!

Clang!

Struggling!

The lightsabers struck the chains, sparking before being deflected and then collapsing in a deafening roar, one after another, all of them being bounced away.

Yun Hua's upturned lips froze.

How is that possible?!

He's ranked number one in superpowers, he shouldn't be this fragile!

The thought had barely formed when the coiled chains shot out suddenly. Yun Hua raised a light barrier to resist, but the chains were faster and struck him squarely in the chest, sending him flying.

"Ugh!"

Yun Hua flew several meters, crashing into the mountainside of the canyon and shattering the entire mountain.

"Ugh, cough..."

Yun Hua lay coughing up blood amidst the rubble, her pupils trembling, unable to process what was happening.

Was he... was he knocked away?

Was he defeated by a superhuman with abilities inferior to his own?

My body hurts so much, is he injured?

The top-ranked superpowered individual was injured by another superpowered individual?

he...

A figure appeared before him. His swaying vision blurred, and he carefully discerned the other person amidst the blood-red light.

He is the captain of the Ability Control Bureau, formerly the number one superpower user... the one who injured him.

"Tsk." The captain of the Ability Control Bureau clicked his tongue. "Mr. Yun, come with me. Although you've confessed, you still need to go back and go through some procedures."

"Cough! Cough cough!" Yun Hua coughed up several mouthfuls of blood, his hand rose but then fell limply to the ground. He, the number one superhuman, was actually so weak from the injury.

"Why..." he stammered, "Why did I lose to you?"

He can't accept it!

He glared angrily at the person in front of him. "I am the number one superhuman!"

"..." Xiao Pei realized, "So that's why you suddenly had this chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) episode and became so arrogant..."

She raised an eyebrow. "Your superpower has reached A-Rank number one?"

That's fast.

Upgrades achieved through human lives are swift.

Xiao Pei's eyes were icy cold. She stepped on Yun Hua's sunken chest and leaned down. "Tell me, how many people have you harmed over the years? A promotion to A-Rank in a year? I thought you were special, but it turns out you used such dirty methods."

She stomped her feet over it.

"Cough cough!"

Yun Hua's body convulsed with pain, but he still managed to shout, "Cough! I'm special!"

"Special? You?" Xiao Pei scoffed. "Do you know why you're lying here like a dog?"

Yun Hua's eyes widened. He wanted to know why, why, even though he was already the number one in superpowers, he was still defeated, even instantly killed!

Xiao Pei summoned her Ability System and showed it to him. Normally, people wouldn't casually reveal their Ability System to others, but Xiao Pei did just that.

Superpower: Corrosion Chains.

Rank: S-Rank

Rank: 1/1

Ability Index: 10001001

Xiao Pei asked calmly, "Now you know?"

Yun Hua: "..."

His lips trembled, but he couldn't speak.

It turns out he was indeed number one in A-Rank, but not number one in superpowers. The original number one in superpowers had already far surpassed him and moved on to the next rank...

He had always been arrogant, even believing he could become a god, have countless followers, and look down upon all living beings, but now he had been slapped awake.

Xiao Pei didn't let him off the hook. She put away the system and delivered another heavy blow. "You, surnamed Yun, do you still think you're special? Let me show you what true specialness is."

"This Blood Moon Festival, someone's first awakening was at A-Rank; that's truly special."

"The contestant you're jealous of, that one surnamed Ye—oh, you really should be jealous of her. She also awakened on this Blood Moon Day, a genuine D-Rank ability user, yet she possesses both A-level combat and healing abilities. That's what you call special."

Xiao Pei curled her lip, "But they're not as arrogant as you. I was just about to ask, after all that nonsense you spouted, what kind of divine position are you setting up for yourself to sit on?"

She chuckled, as if she'd heard something amusing. "You really dare to dream, don't you? With your narrow-minded and mediocre mind?"

Yun Hua: "..."

The word "mediocre person" made him tremble all over, and his spirit suffered a cruel attack.

No... it's impossible.

His spirit was completely shattered; he clutched his head and screamed.

No... no!

Chapter 71: The ability to alter one's form continues to be downgraded.

What was that sound?

Ye Jiang looked down and thought she heard someone scream.

Upon hearing this, Dong Zhen casually glanced around, her vision widening, and she clearly saw. "Humans are fighting."

Upon closer inspection, "It's already finished."

In his field of vision, the Bureau of the Ability Control Bureau was dragging a long, limp human figure out of the canyon, like dragging a dead dog. This scene somewhat excited him, a romantic enthusiast. He sat up straight, his voice unconsciously rising. "Oh~"

Oh what?

Ye Jiang followed his gaze and saw a familiar face.

They were still quite far apart, but the other person seemed to notice that they were being observed, slowly raised their head, and then waved their hand into the air.

When the eagle-man stopped in front of Xiao Pei, the experienced captain of the Ability Control Bureau clicked his tongue a few times. It was huge, with sharp claws and teeth, and powerful supernatural abilities. How could such Polluted be tamed by a human?

Xiao Pei circled around the eagle-man, whose eyes were closed, seemingly tamed and obedient. But when Xiao Pei circled in front of the eagle-man, it secretly opened its mouth a crack and threw a small, barely perceptible wind blade at Xiao Pei. Its eyes also secretly lifted slightly, revealing the malice within. Then Xiao Pei pinched its mouth shut, and the wind blade was forced back into its stomach before it could take shape.

Eagleman: "..."

It slumped its head in frustration.

It's an exceptionally powerful Polluted, one in a million, so how come all the humans it encounters are more powerful than it?

Xiao Pei dragged the unconscious Yun Hua onto the eagle-man's back. She waved to Ye Jiang, hoping for a ride, and the latter agreed.

Sitting on the eagle-man's broad back, Xiao Pei tossed the person she was holding aside. Ye Jiang was drawn to her action and looked at the person she had thrown away.

Who is this?

The once spirited beacon of humanity now lay face down on the eagle-man's back like a tattered sack. Upon hearing this, Xiao Pei flipped him over, and Ye Jiang could see him clearly now.

"How did he become like this?"

In my memory, this man in white was quite glamorous, like a star surrounded by admirers.

Xiao Pei curled her lip. "Those who reap what they sow."

She said, "He is the murderer in the case of the missing athletes during the competition."

Ye Jiang was surprised. Dong Zhen looked over, and Xiao Pei met Dong Zhen's gaze, saying in a relaxed tone, "You're the contestant who was framed by Yun Hua, right? This guy has already confessed. The disappearance case has nothing to do with you. The city's rumor Ability Control Bureau will help you clear things up."

She appeared relaxed, but her pupils contracted sharply as she met the boy's gaze, and her back muscles were tense behind her bold sitting posture.

She was trying to treat a monster like an ordinary citizen, but this went against human instinct, and some of her reactions were beyond her control.

Dong Zhen didn't delve into the hidden fear concealed by the human executor. Upon hearing this, he looked at the ragged man in white and asked, "Did he do it?"

"He did it."

Dong Zhen's memory wasn't so bad that she'd forgotten this man had recently led a group of people to denounce her, all righteous and awe-inspiring, only to find out he himself was the one who had committed the crime. Dong Zhen scoffed. What was this all about? Was this some kind of joke? How could anyone be so enthusiastic about playing such a ridiculous game?

"Humans are really interesting," he remarked.

The use of the word "human" here seems to refer to other species, but Xiao Pei pretends not to understand.

Ye Jiang stared silently at the man in white, her expression a little strange. Dong Zhen noticed and asked, "What are you thinking about, sister?"

I imagine her neighbors must be so disappointed; their idol turned into a criminal in the blink of an eye. I wonder how heartbroken they must be.

Where did her neighbor go? She didn't see him at all during the entire competition.

When he comes back, she might be able to introduce Dong Zhen to him. Dong Zhen says he's not human, but what's so surprising about that? Neighbor the Invisible Man and Mushroom Man Ming Chun aren't human either, and she's seen them before.

Dong Zhen must be a special Polluted, Ye Jiang thought.

They're all special Polluted, so they might have things to talk about. This way, Dong Zhen makes friends, and the Invisible Man can also distract himself from the sadness of his idol's downfall. It's perfect.

All that's left is for them to meet.

If the neighbor hasn't returned by the end of the game, she'll go look for him.

Thinking of this, Ye Jiang looked intently at Dong Zhen and replied, "I was thinking about my neighbor."

I want to bring you two together.

"Neighbor?"

"Um."

"Hey? Sister, think of me more often!"

"."

How is he supposed to feel when he's in front of her?

Ye Jiang ignored him, but the monster kept whimpering and rubbing against her, trying to get Ye Jiang attention. Ye Jiang couldn't stand it and coldly pushed him away. The monster looked aggrieved, like a little dog.

Xiao Pei: "..."

She knew the monster Wanderer and Ye Jiang were close, but she didn't expect them to be this close...

In that case, wouldn't it be better for her not to interfere with them?

The head of the Ability Control Bureau hesitated.