Invincibility starts when I see the BOSS health bar.

Chapter 1016 Planning
Zhuge Shi took a deep breath, trying to keep her voice steady: "The organization... has responded. Tomorrow, we can arrange for Young Master Diao to go to the organization. As long as... as long as he passes the assessment, he can officially join our 'Nirvana' organization."

This news was somewhat unexpected for Fang Yu.

He hadn't expected Zhuge Shi's side to act so quickly.

“In that case,” Fang Yu thought for a moment and then made a decision, “Let’s go.”

Whether it's a dragon's den or a tiger's lair, you'll only know by venturing out yourself.

This "Nirvana" organization is mysterious and unpredictable, and he is also very interested in it.

At this time, Ding Hui also began to prepare for the "strengthening" of Diao Xiaohui.

She beckoned to Diao Xiaohui, who had been quietly sitting in the corner: "Xiaohui, come here, lie down here."

She pointed to the stone platform where Zhuge Shi had just lain.

Then he waved to Zhuge Shi and said, "Miss Zhuge, there's nothing for you here. You can go out now and make room for me."

The tone was matter-of-fact, as if it were just cleaning up a piece of experimental equipment that had been used.

Zhuge Shi felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He practically tumbled down from the stone platform, staggered to the side, and hurriedly replied, "Good, good!"

She couldn't be happier to be able to temporarily escape this "devil's den" that had exhausted her both physically and mentally.

She straightened her disheveled clothes, took a few deep breaths to calm her still rapid heartbeat and lingering fear, and forced a natural, ingratiating smile onto her face as she invited Fang Yu, "Young Master Diao, Doctor Ding is about to get busy. Shall we... leave together? So as not to disturb her."

She genuinely didn't want to be alone with Ding Hui anymore; even a second longer felt like torture.

Fang Yu glanced at Ding Hui, who was already enthusiastically preparing various strange tools and materials, and frowned slightly, his tone carrying a hint of concern: "Ding Hui, aren't you too tired from conducting such high-intensity research continuously? Why don't you take a break first..."

"Husband, you're worrying unnecessarily again!" Ding Hui interrupted him without looking up, waving her hand. "Husband, you should go first. I'm fine."

In her view, the mental pleasure derived from exploring the unknown and realizing ideas is enough to offset any physical fatigue.

The so-called "exhaustion" is nothing compared to the fascinating research.

Fang Yu knew her temperament well, and seeing this, he could only shake his head helplessly and say no more.

He took one last look at Diao Xiaohui, who was obediently lying on the stone platform, and then turned and left.

"call--"

As the door closed behind him, it shut out everything inside.

The light in the corridor seemed much softer, and the air felt much fresher.

Zhuge Shi almost subconsciously let out a long breath, finally getting a moment's relief from his tense nerves.

The two walked side by side along the long corridor.

Fang Yu was still pondering the possible situations he might encounter when contacting the "Nirvana" organization tomorrow, as well as Gao Meng's whereabouts, Diao Xiaohui's safety, and many other miscellaneous matters, his thoughts were somewhat chaotic.

at this time--

Without warning, there was a loud crack.

It wasn't a real sound, but rather a strange "splashing" sensation originating from the level of perception.

In Fang Yu's field of vision, a large area of ​​thick, ink-like black liquid appeared out of nowhere, like an overturned inkstone, instantly staining his entire retina!

The blackness was so deep and ominous, as if it could devour all light, and it had a cold, slippery feel that acted directly on his optic nerve.

Fang Yu felt a sudden chill run down his spine, a strong sense of crisis piercing his very marrow like an ice pick!

Almost instinctively, he blinked hard, trying to dispel the eerie hallucination.

However, in the very next instant his eyelids opened and closed...

"Young Master Diao?!"

What reached my ears was Zhuge Shi's scream, filled with extreme terror and so sharp it was almost deafening!
At the same time, there was a rapid and chaotic series of slapping sounds, as well as the sound of objects struggling and scraping against the ground.

Fang Yu's vision quickly returned to "normal," but the scene before him made his pupils shrink!
He himself, without anyone noticing, had already gripped Zhuge Shi's neck tightly with one hand, his five fingers tightening like iron clamps, forcefully lifting her off the ground!

Zhuge Shi's feet dangled in the air as she kicked in vain, her legs constantly trying to strike Fang Yu. Unfortunately, the difference in strength between them was too great. Her meager force was like a dragonfly trying to shake a stone pillar, unable to even make him sway.

Zhuge Shi's face, which was already pale from the previous torment, turned even more purple. Her eyes rolled upwards uncontrollably, exposing large areas of the whites of her eyes, and her pupils began to dilate.

A hoarse, labored breathing sound, like a broken bellows, came from her throat. Clearly, this action had been going on for a while while Fang Yu was unconscious, and she was on the verge of suffocating and losing consciousness.

The problem is that Fang Yu himself didn't feel the passage of time at all!
In his mind, it was as if he saw the eerie black water in the blink of an eye, and then in the blink of an eye, he was choking Zhuge Shi!

I have absolutely no memory of what happened in between, how he made his move, or why he made his move!

It's as if that period of time was erased out of thin air, or... forcibly occupied by something!
A chill instantly shot from the soles of my feet straight to the top of my head!
He suddenly let go of his hand.

"Cough cough cough! Ha... Ha..." Zhuge Shi fell heavily to the ground, immediately covering his neck with both hands, bursting out with a heart-wrenching cough and gasping for breath.

She greedily inhaled the long-awaited air, and her face, which had turned purple from lack of oxygen, slowly returned to normal, but her terror remained undiminished.

She didn't even care about her appearance, and quickly crawled back two or three steps until her back touched the cold stone wall. Only then did she feel a little safe. Then she raised her eyes, which were filled with fear, lingering fear and disbelief, and stared at Fang Yu.

He nearly lost his life twice in one day at the hands of this couple!

One time was experiencing excruciating torture in the alchemy room, and the other time was inexplicably on the verge of death in this seemingly safe corridor!
At this moment, Zhuge Shi felt more than just apprehension towards Fang Yu and Ding Hui; he felt fear and lingering unease.

This couple is more terrifying and more incomprehensible than the other!
“Young Master Diao…” Zhuge Shi’s voice was still hoarse and weak, trembling with the shock of surviving a disaster, “What… what just happened? Your… your eyes suddenly gushed out a large amount of black water, like living things! Your eyes instantly turned pitch black, without a trace of white, as if… as if they had been polluted and devoured by something extremely ominous…”

She didn't go on to describe it in detail, because the scene was too bizarre; even just recalling it sent chills down her spine.

But Fang Yu didn't need her to say anything more.

Combining his brief but complete loss of consciousness with the strange, still-warm, and icy touch at the corner of his eye, he probably understood what had happened.

His face darkened instantly, turning as cold as frost.

He raised his hand and gently wiped the corner of his eye with his fingertips.

Sure enough, a tiny, viscous black liquid, almost as if it had a life of its own, was found on my fingertip. It was rapidly evaporating and disappearing.

The moment the liquid touched his skin, it seeped in like water droplets into a sponge, disappearing completely and leaving only a faint, cold remnant of energy, carrying an aura of decay and curse.

"curse……"

A heavy word exploded in Fang Yu's heart like a thunderclap. His thoughts raced uncontrollably back to his experience in the perilous "Molten Heart Cave".

After safely leaving that place of evil spirits, he had almost forgotten about it until the black liquid appeared in the corner of his eye last time, which made him alert.

And this time... this strange black water, this uncontrolled attack, this fragmented consciousness... all of them are reminding him of a cruel truth.

That curse had been lurking within him, like a venomous snake, waiting for the right moment to strike back.

“Even I’m starting to show such obvious signs of an attack…” Fang Yu’s heart sank, a strong sense of urgency gripping him. “What about the others?”

He wasn't the only one who entered the molten core cave at that time.

"It seems I need to contact someone at Suichong Pass as soon as possible..." Fang Yu's eyes sharpened, and he quickly made a decision.

We must understand the situation over there and confirm the details of the curse.

This is a clue to whether one can find a solution.

"We must have a serious talk with Ding Hui about this immediately."

Ding Hui is extremely knowledgeable, especially in the area of ​​unorthodox and bizarre power systems, where she possesses an understanding and research method far beyond that of ordinary people.

Perhaps she can see the root of this curse and find a way to suppress or even resolve it.

as well as……

Fang Yu's gaze, like two cold lightning bolts, suddenly turned to Zhuge Shi, who was still huddled in the corner, still shaken.

Zhuge Shi was swept by his sudden, sharp, and almost tangible gaze. She instinctively shrank back and pressed herself tightly against the wall, as if trying to embed herself into it.

Fang Yu ignored her fear; what he needed at that moment was information and possible solutions.

He stepped forward, his voice low and imposing, each word striking Zhuge Shi's heart with unwavering authority:
"Miss Zhuge, I wonder how much your 'Nirvana' organization, with its long history and extensive network of informants, knows about... the matter of 'curses'?"

He deliberately emphasized the word "curse." His eyes, which had just been stained by the black water, had returned to normal, but deep within them seemed to be a black vortex swirling, exuding a chilling sense of inquiry and probing.

"Or rather, does your organization have the resources and expertise to specifically research, deal with, or even... utilize various curses?"

Fang Yu was well aware of the curse; it was something that no ordinary person could handle.

Even a genius like Ding Hui was powerless against the curse.

This is not to say that Ding Hui lacks ability, but rather that the curse itself has certain unconventional characteristics, requiring extremely special conditions for in-depth research.

Curses are not like ordinary attacks; they are not direct and straightforward. Instead, they are like a malignant tumor, silently seeping into the very essence of the victim's life.

The difficulty in preventing it lies in the fact that, often, those who are cursed are unaware of when and where they have been affected, and by the time they realize it, it is often too late.

Fang Yu unconsciously touched his eyes. Although he felt nothing at the moment, this was precisely what made things more troublesome.

This curse is like a time bomb; no one knows when it will explode, making it a huge potential threat.

Thinking of this, Fang Yu couldn't help but sigh.

Although Ding Hui is exceptionally capable, she is ultimately a lone wolf with limited resources.

Even with all the equipment, it still falls short when facing the extremely rare realm of curses.

In contrast, the Nirvana organization to which Zhuge Shi belonged presented a completely different picture.

This mysterious organization appears to have a deep foundation and abundant resources.

"Perhaps they really do have some knowledge of curses," Fang Yu murmured to himself, a glimmer of hope rekindling in his eyes.

Although this idea carried a hint of self-comfort, it was indeed his only hope at the moment.

Just then, Zhuge Shi tilted his head slightly, revealing a slightly apologetic expression.

“A curse…” she said softly, her tone tinged with uncertainty. “To be honest, I don’t know much about this.”

She further explained that the Nirvana organization has a strict division of labor.

Combat personnel like her are mainly responsible for field missions and are not very clear about the specific progress in the research field.

“However,” Zhuge Shi changed the subject, “when we get to the organization tomorrow, I can introduce you to Mu Yang and the others. They are researchers in the organization and may have some knowledge about the curse.”

Upon hearing this, Fang Yu felt a sense of unease.

He couldn't help but think of the seal on Zhuge Shi's body.

Even the organization couldn't completely resolve the issue of Zhuge Shi's seal, so this seemingly even more troublesome curse on himself is probably in grave danger as well.

Zhuge Shi seemed to see his worry and said softly, "Don't worry too much. Although I can't guarantee it, Mu Yang and his team have indeed successfully lifted several tricky curse cases."

Fang Yu's eyes lit up.

If there are successful examples, then it's worth trusting.

"That's good."

Everything can be discussed tomorrow.

After saying goodbye to Zhuge Shi, Fang Yu prepared to return to his room and log off to see how Qi Ge's preparations were going.

Things are different now. He now possesses the power of six souls, so dealing with demons or spirits in the real world shouldn't be too difficult.

Although that guy's influence covers a vast area, encompassing an entire city, his opponents are weak—just ordinary people without supernatural powers. So while he's a little worried, he doesn't think he can't handle it.

This is one of the reasons why he dared to go alone.

"Solve the troubles in reality, then join the Nirvana Organization, deal with Gao Meng, and obtain the resources for resurrection..."

A clear path was established in Fang Yu's mind.

Although there have been many twists and turns, if everything goes smoothly...

Fang Yu slowly clenched his fist. The excitement of being able to reunite with his second sister was something he couldn't explain to outsiders.

Once Second Sister's situation is settled, we can fully focus on finding Jin-jie's soul.

Unfortunately, Ding Hui failed to decipher the device, otherwise there might have been a shortcut in this area.

(End of this chapter)