My different world is game mode.

Chapter 1045 Race against time
"This is... the power of corruption!?"

Lindsay has dealt with the Abyss School more than once.

As the soil around him turned into flesh and blood, he immediately recognized the source of this power and looked up.

His gaze could not penetrate the thick layer of decaying flesh.

Judging from the source essence of the two powerful figures engaged in fierce combat, he also understood his current situation.

"A powerhouse at the eighth stage, replacing the laws of the world."

"Even the aftershocks of a battle can cause such a situation. Especially since this is the [City of Law]! If this were an ordinary world, how exaggerated would the scale and speed of corruption be..."

Lindsay took a deep breath.

The power of [Corruption] lies in its terrifying ability to infect and its ubiquitous flesh and blood.

The former is easier to deal with; Lindsay can resist it by relying on her life principles.

As for the latter...

Normally, he could slowly clear away the debris and dig a tunnel.

But clearly, he didn't have that much time at the moment!

"Furthermore, if we make too much noise and attract the attention of that guy up there..."

Lindsay frowned.

He looked ahead and saw layers upon layers of flesh and blood spreading toward him, seemingly endless. So he first used building blocks to temporarily build himself a defense.

"While I am not afraid of corruption, I must carefully control the pace of my advance. Otherwise, if I attract the attention of the enemy above, it's hard to say what will happen next."

sizzle-

Lindsay calmly analyzed the situation. The newly laid blocks were rapidly decaying before his eyes, gradually turning an abnormal red and green. Upon closer inspection, the blocks were filled with blood vessels and lymph nodes, while tiny pink granulation tissues were growing on the surface.

"This speed..."

"In less than half a minute, this shelter will become my coffin."

Crisis situation.

But for Lindsay, that amount of time was enough for him to sort out his thoughts.

"Now is not the time to gamble."

"bring it on!"

With every second counting, Lindsay didn't hesitate at all. She opened the skill list and activated the [Strategist] skill that she had been treating with utmost care.

The next second, the screen in front of Lindsay was filled with dense text.

It was as if it knew the player's current predicament.

The "Strategist" skill no longer offers just one feasible suggestion, as it did before. This time, it lists multiple solutions and their corresponding consequences for Lindsay!
Lindsay's eyes quickly swept over this guide:
"Use the [Withered Queen Flower] – due to this plant's natural resistance to [Corruption Power]. Upon activation, enemy awakened beings will instantly detect it, making it extremely dangerous; actively activate the [Blood River Emblem] – by manipulating blood, actively merge with corrupted flesh and blood, allowing you to barely reach the Wizard's Graveyard before losing consciousness, without attracting anyone's attention, but beware of the hostility of the [City of Law]; [Thirsty Leaf Lotus] – after planting, it will quickly devour the surrounding flesh and blood, clearing a path. However, if you are even slightly slow, you will be discovered by enemies above…"

Lindsay made her decision in an instant:

"Being discovered and being infected are both taboo, so this is the only option!"

Lindsay took out the seeds that Qingyu had given him before he entered Blue Lake Town.

[Miracle Seed/Material: Seedless Lotus]

[After being planted in a swamp or body of water, the Thirst-Leaf Lotus will grow rapidly, devouring all life nearby. Once it has absorbed enough nutrients, the Thirst-Leaf Lotus will bear fruit, which, when consumed, will greatly enhance the user's vitality or essence.]

[An extremely dangerous modified invasive species, but its fruit possesses extremely powerful healing or enhancing properties. Use with caution; it is highly valuable.]

This seed was modified by top scholars from [Volcano City].

So although it has the characteristic of being planted in swamps or water, the fleshy world in front of it has become the best breeding ground for this plant that yearns for life, meeting its planting conditions!
brush brush --

The surrounding flesh continued to writhe, and the granulation tissue grew longer and longer, almost sweeping across Lindsay's face.

Watching this insane scene unfold with a cold eye, Lindsay took even more radical measures.

"Every second counts now, so let's go all out!"

He activated the skill.

This special seed will be transformed into a resource.

Even though the total amount of source matter in Lindsay's body is already quite exaggerated, he still felt that about two-thirds of it was removed in one go!

"bring it on!"

Then, Lindsay threw the seed toward the wall of flesh and blood in front of her.

"Roar--"

In that instant, he seemed to hear a terrifying beast roaring before him. There was no sound in reality, but it wasn't Lindsay's imagination.

The [Thirsty Lotus] seed he had just recognized suddenly burst forth with an immense amount of life force. It was the power of life itself, radiating an incomparably powerful desire!
As the possessor of the life essence, Lindsay was able to feel this 'roar' from a special status.

next second.

Right before Lindsay's eyes, green stems and leaves spread rapidly.

It followed its nature and brutally extended its roots into the surrounding decaying flesh and blood, plunging deep inside!
Under the mandatory infection in eight stages.

Even though the earth is full of decay, its powerful vitality is beyond doubt.

However, this doesn't mean that the [Thirsty Leaf Lotus] is immune to the [Corruption Power]. While it devours its opponent, the [Corruption Power] also assimilates this raging and greedy plant.

The two sides became entangled, like an ouroboros beginning to devour and assimilate each other!
"call--"

Amidst the entanglement of roots and flesh, Lindsay took a deep breath.

He aimed at the tunnel opened by the plants in front of him, activated all his skills to increase speed and enhance his physique, and charged out with unwavering determination.

The end of the field of vision.

An ordinary, unremarkable stone chamber, immune to the power of corruption, was located about 370 meters away.

At Lindsay's current speed, he could arrive in the blink of an eye if he ran at full speed.

But even in the blink of an eye, it was enough for an eighth-stage expert to discover a clue!
"Ok?"

The Awakened One, who was suppressing the elemental spirits above the lake, finally noticed the small change underground.

In an instant, the flesh and blood entangled with the [Thirsty Lotus Leaf] became even more violent.

A plant that is suddenly infused with a violent life force decomposes much faster, but it also produces a fruit as a result.

Lindsay reacted quickly, grabbed him, and continued sprinting.

But this one thing made the Awakened One above seem to understand something, and then he looked at it deeply across the thousands of meters of flesh and soil.

"hiss--"

Lindsay gasped.

With just a glance, the death curse that interferes with fate suddenly appeared.

But Lindsay only gasped in surprise.

The next second, completely unaffected, he rushed straight to the stone chamber.

Because right there on his [Game Player] panel, a Hero's Blessing from the [Seven Seas Alliance] helped him ignore this malice.

[Critics' praise: You have earned the recognition of a hero and a warrior; no one can control or interfere with your destiny.]

Lindsay approached the stone chamber.

This stone chamber was built from simple piles of bluestone, yet a certain special law existed around it. It seemed to be a 'natural phenomenon' as defined by the [City of Law], without any primal aura, directly integrated into the world.

That's why it can be immune to the power of corruption while remaining undetected by the enemy.

As for Lindsay.

Having possessed both the [Thorn Necklace] and the [Human Wisdom Codex], he had no problem with his identity and rushed in without any hindrance.

Half a metal round shield lay coldly on the ground.

Lindsay lunged forward, just as she touched the semi-circular shield and was about to enter the wizard's graveyard.

One of them, a man, appeared first.

boom--

A powerful killing intent instantly filled the surroundings.

Based on Lindsay's close observation, this power is no less than that of the two eighth-stage powerhouses who are currently clashing!
The other party was about to kill Lindsay with a single sword strike, as he was eyeing the wizard's graveyard.

But this threatening statement didn't end there. He sensed Lindsay's presence and recognized the person before him:

"As expected, I've been waiting for you for a long time... It's you? Lindsay!"

Lindsay looked equally astonished.

Being targeted by an eighth-stage Awakened, Lindsay was going all out with this move, and there was no way he could stop.

The scene before him had become blurred during the spatial shift.

But upon hearing the voice, he turned around and, through the fading light, recognized the person calling his name.

That was Nolan, the wandering knight he had lost contact with after adding him as a friend in the past!

(End of this chapter)