New concept of the mysterious way to ascend to immortality

Chapter 55 [Mao Mao Wang], returns!

"BAA Baa baa……"

Walking alone on the empty streets, Yuan Zhu, leading the revived and full-blooded little goat, advanced quickly. Suddenly, a figure in dark red armor, covered in green blood and tomato sauce, blocked their way.

It clutched a spear in its hand, holding it upside down, the tip dripping with foul blood. A dim light emanated from the eyepiece of its helmet, as it stared coldly at Yuan Zhu, ready to attack at any moment.

Wow.

The sound of iron chains clashing could be heard, and Yuan Zhu realized that the waist of the dark red armor was connected to a familiar circle of chains. It was Zhou Chu's [Law Order].

"Hey, are you okay?"

Sure enough, the young lady emerged from the darkness, her breathing a bit rapid. The chain extending from her right red glove connected to the dark red armor. It was as if she was walking the armored knight in the dark night with a dog leash.

"I just caught up with Meng Xiyue. I heard from them that you chose to stay behind to cover your retreat, so I came here to help you." She looked at the black rope in Yuan Zhu's hand, then turned her gaze to the little goat, and then asked, "Where's Granny Yu?"

Yuan Zhu couldn't explain in detail how he sent Grandma Yu into the shadow world and entered the reading stage to wait for Huang Quan to return.

He then pointed at the red knight's armor and asked, "The old lady has passed away peacefully. What is that?"

"I used the forbidden equipment bound by the [Law]. Now that you are safe, let's leave Ye City together."

The young lady acted decisively and ordered Yuan Zhu to run away together. She controlled the spearman armor through chains and rushed to the front. She waved the sharp spear in her hand and killed everyone in the crowd, chopping the occasional crazy eggplants and corpse ghosts she encountered along the way into pieces.

The knight in dark red armor was highly skilled in martial arts and fierce in killing. The spear in his hand was even attached with some kind of force field damage. After chopping the crazy eggplant and the corpse ghost into pieces, their wounds took a long time to heal, and they could only wait to die on the spot.

This was a top-tier substitute! A spirit-like substitute. She didn't even have to do anything; this spearman armor handled all her problems for her. Yuan Zhu was filled with envy.

I don’t know if my future minions have such ability?
Yuan Zhu quickly caught up with the goat and asked curiously, "Where were you before? Why didn't I see you?"

"As we were leaving the temple, we were attacked by a group of red-headed monks who were guarding the temple. I stayed behind to hold them back, while Meng Xiyue and the others evacuated ahead of time. When I caught up with them, they were carrying the injured Lü Rang out of the city. They told me they were attacked by Granny Yu and asked me to come and help you."

Yuan Zhu understood: "You must be working really hard." Firefighters are either covering the rear here or rescuing people there. This young lady is a good person, beautiful and kind.

"I can't sit idly by and watch ordinary people like you fall into danger. This is the rule I set for myself. Unfortunately, I'm still a step too late and can't save Grandma Yu." When she said this, she felt a little depressed.

Yuan Zhu consoled her, "Grandma Yu was too old to survive such a fierce battle. While the uniform offered her a glimmer of hope, it was also the uniform's powerful ability to absorb life (filthy blood) to replenish her, trapping her in a vicious cycle of health supplements and longevity. Her death was only natural."

"Health supplements? What are those?" Zhou Chu keenly caught the unfamiliar term, and her intuition told her that there was something wrong with this thing and it was worth investigating!

Yuan Zhu sighed: "Ah, you don't understand, that is the fate of all old people."

The two men and the sheep moved forward quickly and soon arrived near the city gate.

At this time, Meng Xiyue's team had already passed the checkpoint and left a pile of blown-up zombies and crazy eggplants near the city gate, clearing the roadblocks in advance.

So the two of them broke through the encirclement without any hindrance.

The moment he stepped out of Yecheng, Yuan Zhu felt inexplicably relieved. The oppressive feeling he had been feeling in his heart gradually dissipated.

Looking back, the boundless "starry vine network" completely covered the entire sky above the Thate Buddhist Kingdom, casting a faint starlight, shrouding and protecting the city. The sense of mental oppression might be related to the "light" that enveloped the Buddhist Kingdom.

After successfully escaping, the knight's armor that had been leading the way in front gradually disappeared into thin air.

The glove and chain on Zhou Chu's right hand also evaporated, leaving only the young lady, neatly dressed but with hair damp with sweat.

She then looked at the shepherd boy Yuan Zhu and said, "Your uniform has completed its transformation."

The implication was that Yuan Zhu was being told to tell the truth about what he used to feed the uniforms. The question was that his occupational disease had struck again.

"A little chance, not bad, right?"

Yuan Zhu, who had intended to show off his 'power of shadows', simply demonstrated his ability to manipulate shadows with the help of his uniform. The young lady who saw it nodded repeatedly and commented, "Not bad," without any further comment.

Huh? Something's wrong!

The little assistant of the Security Bureau who always likes to warn everyone to be vigilant against the evil god of anti-law, beware of [Mao Mao Wang], beware of the conspiracy to subdue, beware of the dirty bones and blood, beware of Tomato Head..., why did he suddenly stop being vigilant?
Just as Yuan Zhu opened his mouth to ask further questions, the captain's voice came from behind him: "You performed well tonight. Now that everyone has gathered, if you don't have other things that require you to stay, why not return early?"

Yuan Zhu turned around and saw the captain, who was dressed neatly, holding a bunch of small tomato Buddha heads with weeping eyes. He raised his free hand and greeted the two of them.

Then he pointed in a direction and said, "They are resting over there, let's go over there."

"Baa, baa, baa!" The little goat tied by Yuan Zhu smelled the bloody scent of tomatoes and couldn't wait to pounce on it to bite the bunch of blood tomatoes, but Yuan Zhu pulled the reins and stopped it.

The captain then glanced at his black racing suit and nodded in approval, "Nice clothes." That's it?! Why was he as calm as Zhou Chu? Was there something wrong with this [Shadow Power]?
So, confused, he asked, "Captain, why are you and Zhou Chu so indifferent to my uniform? Is there some problem or hidden danger with this shadow energy?"

The captain smiled and replied, "Don't worry, there are no hidden dangers. 'Shadow Energy' is a recognized force of order and neutrality among many supernatural powers. In theory, it is very safe. Moreover, whether it is the real world or any bubble world, there is a shadow layer of its own. The shadow of things is everywhere. If you choose this power-enhanced uniform, you will never have to worry about the energy source being cut off."

After hearing the captain's description, Zhou Chu, who was always brave enough to refute, rarely spoke. Instead, he nodded in agreement.

Yuan Zhu said unwillingly, "Uh...is there no danger at all?"

The captain shook his head and retorted, "How could there not be? Every power has its dangerous side, and shadow is no exception. It's just that compared to other systems, the shadow dimension is more barren, and the risks and crises it can cause are limited, so it is usually regarded as harmless."

At this time, Zhou Chu also began to explain: "The shadow dimension is a universal level that any independent space-time structure possesses. Due to its universality, stability, and uniqueness, it has been deeply studied by various forces. Therefore, many power systems have the ability to borrow or utilize the 'shadow', which is considered a semi-open dimension. Due to the extensive exploration, research, and utilization, it has gradually been tacitly accepted as relatively safe."

Despite what they said, Yuan Zhu could still hear from their words and expressions that "shadows are useless, so they are generally considered harmless."

Xiao La Tiao then commented sharply: "Maybe it's really a bit weak. Otherwise, why did [Immortal Scripture] Lao Deng consume [Shadow] when it was only 17.8% contaminated, instead of 87.1%? I think [Immortal Scripture] chose to assimilate Shadow contamination because it valued its stability, universality, and uniqueness..."

Yuan Zhu: "So, you understand a lot?"

Xiao La Tiao: "I don't understand, but I have a unique learning algorithm. The more information I receive from the outside world, the better and more accurate it becomes. I compared the various manifestations of the power of shadows with other pollution I've come into contact with, and then compared them with their statements. I think their statements are very likely to be true."

Yuan Zhu pretended to be asking for advice: "Captain, if I choose 'Shadow Uniform' as my power seed, what are its flaws?"

"In the short term, it's not flawed; on the contrary, it's excellent. But from a long-term perspective, the Shadow Dimension has an upper limit on the power it can accommodate. Every world has a Shadow Dimension, but if the 'world' itself is an object, then all Shadow Dimensions are like the protective wrapping paper surrounding that object, clinging tightly to its surface. Shadows are everywhere, yet the Shadow Dimension itself is fragile, because shadows are never the main subject, but rather ancillary products."

Seeing Yuan Zhu's expression gradually becoming serious, the captain comforted him, "Don't worry too much. Thinking about the strength and weakness of the shadow dimension has nothing to do with you, a newcomer in the enlightenment stage. By the time you need to think about this problem, your strength will have already surpassed the shadow and integrated new attributes."

Oh? There's such a saying? Yuan Zhu's heart skipped a beat, and he gained more useful knowledge.

Previously, it was said that once you choose a certain system, you can only develop and grow within that pollution. Now, if you transcend the shadow, you can absorb and integrate new pollution properties.

Just like Duo Wen who is "Buddha and eggplant in one", and the abbot of Vajra Temple who is "corpse and Buddha in one"?
"arrive!"

The captain's voice interrupted his thoughts. He looked up and saw Lu Rang, pale as a ray, sitting on a rock and breathing heavily. There was Mai Lili, following Meng Xiyue as a tail, and Huo Tuo Luo, the black butcher, covered in blood and wounds.

Compared to the other three, Black Brother's uniform had undergone a profound transformation, becoming a brand-new butcher's apron. The leather surface was covered in green "bloody plant patterns." Wrapped around his burly torso, it looked even more imposing.

It was obvious that Brother Hei, relying on his race's invisibility talent, had assassinated many Crazy Eggplants in Naye City, and had absorbed the foul blood. Instead of going crazy, he successfully completed the transformation of the uniform.

Seeing his body covered in wounds, yet showing no signs of healing, it was clear that he had simply fed his apron with filthy blood, not drawing any vitality from his uniform. Therefore, his wounds couldn't heal, but he also didn't face the risk of deep contamination and assimilation distortion like Granny Fish had.

This kind of self-control is not something that ordinary people can have.

"Huh? Brother Zhuzi, how come this sheep is alive again?" Lu Rang asked in surprise when he saw his mortal enemy behind the sheep-herder Zhu, while clenching his fists.

He was impulsive at the time and stepped forward to protect the little goat. As a result, he was severely injured by the high-speed kick of the violent muscle fish grandma. He felt that his lungs were kicked out and blood spurted out. He could only lie there and wait to die.

He still clearly remembered that when his whole body was cold and his consciousness was gradually blurred, his mind was working at high speed in a very short period of time, and he felt deep regret for saving the sheep.

If he could do it again, he would definitely not help the little beast, or even kill him in advance!
"Ah?" Yuan Zhu turned around and saw the little goat with a pair of horns growing on its head. He responded, "Ah! Before Grandma Yu died, she had a last word for me. She asked me to feed the two remaining blood tomatoes on her body to the little goat. Sure enough, the little goat survived, but it is still a long way from fully recovering. I had no other choice at the time. I saw many crazy eggplant monsters that had been killed on the roadside, so I plucked the tender shoots and leaves from them and fed them to the little goat. Sure enough, it recovered quickly and is now alive and kicking without going crazy."

"You bastard! You actually left two tomatoes for this bastard!" Lu Rang clenched his fists, filled with resentment. He ate five tomatoes in one go, but he was still so weak he felt like dying. I didn't expect Grandma Yu to leave two tomatoes for this little bastard?! Why didn't she compensate me? I'm so miserable! I'm the victim!
"What? You actually fed this goat with the product of foul blood?!" Zhou Chu, who had been calm all the way, suddenly became uneasy. She stared at the little goat that was full of fear of her, and noticed the faint green color remaining on the whorl horns.

In her mind, the filthy bone monsters were always the iconic red and black, so she subconsciously ignored the strange green. This sheep was indeed contaminated!
She looked at Yuan Zhu righteously, "Do you understand what you're doing? If you don't tell me and let this sheep return to Duling Star, it will be like allowing the 'filthy bones and blood' lurking in it to be transported into reality. At the very least, it will trigger a small-scale riot of filthy bone monsters. In serious cases, the entire neighborhood will be under martial law, and many innocent civilians will be swept up in it and turned into monsters."

Yuan Zhu was shocked: "Is it that serious?"

The captain then spoke, "This world's 'Filthy Bone Contamination' has been diluted over time. The demonic blood in this little goat isn't as obvious, having become latent and difficult to spread. The effect of the Filthy Bone Blood on it is primarily bone strengthening, increasing its vitality. It's stronger and more aggressive, but not insane."

"Baa, baa, baa..." The little goat began to stick out its tongue at the captain, provoking him.

Lu Rang angrily exclaimed, "What? I'm so badly injured, I can barely breathe. And yet it's not only resurrected, but even gained a boost due to a blessing in disguise? Oh my God, where is justice?!"

"Huang Tian is already dead!" Meng Xiyue rolled her eyes and complained, leaving Lu Rang speechless.

As everyone knows, Huang Tian died long ago. His remnants were driven to the New World.

"Since everyone is fine, let's go back." The captain, carrying a bunch of weeping Buddha head tomatoes, notified everyone to get ready.

The next moment, Yuan Zhu felt his head spin. When he regained his footing, the surrounding wilderness and nightscape vanished, and he arrived safely in the brightly lit, luxurious hall of [Maomao King's Happy Home].

(End of this chapter)