Douluo Unrivaled: The Beginning Materializes the Black Abyss and White Flowers

Chapter 288 The Mark of Destruction

Shangguan Weier's face was full of pain. She covered her left eye tightly with her trembling hand, as if this could stop the assimilation of that destructive will.

At this moment, she shed her usual strong woman persona and revealed an extremely vulnerable side.

In this dog-eat-dog world, she knew that as a woman, if she easily showed her vulnerable side, she would be taken advantage of by those with ill intentions and "eaten up."

Therefore, for a long time, she has been carefully disguising herself, using tough and shrewd methods to navigate the complex situation with difficulty.

Even when facing perceptive people like Lu Jingming and Gu Yue, she successfully concealed her unusual behavior.

However, in front of Ye Guyi, she couldn't help but let down all her guard.

After all, Ye Guyi was one of the few people she could trust.

Moreover, since she had chosen to reveal all this to Ye Guyi, she no longer intended to keep it a secret.

After all, she was now desperate and had nowhere else to turn. Haiyuan City had become her only hope. She could only place her fate there, hoping to find a glimmer of hope and escape this ever-present destruction.

After all, she had no other choice!

“I’ll go to Ah Ming, I’ll beg him, he can do anything!”

Ye Guyi's eyes reddened, her jaw clenched, and her words were full of anticipation.

In her heart, Lu Jingming was like an omnipotent god; as long as he took action, he would surely be able to save Shangguan Weier from her desperate situation.

She couldn't bear to watch Shangguan Weier fall step by step into the abyss of destruction, becoming a vassal of that terrifying power.

"No need. Ah Ming can't save her. The mark of destruction has been deeply ingrained in her soul. Liberation is her only salvation."

Jingliu's figure appeared silently, the cold, menacing longsword in his hand gleaming with a chilling luster in the dim light.

Her tone was so calm it was almost indifferent, as if she were simply stating a perfectly ordinary fact, but Ye Guyi keenly caught the fleeting murderous intent in her eyes.

"No, Master Jingliu, no, there must be another way, Ms. Heita, yes, there is Ms. Heita, she must have a way."

Ye Guyi frantically spread her arms, like a mother beast protecting her cubs, blocking Shangguan Weier's path. Her voice trembled slightly with fear and anxiety.

In this desperate moment, she grasped at every possible straw, and the Black Tower Lady's erudition and strength gave her a glimmer of hope.

Looking at Ye Guyi standing in front of her, Shangguan Weier felt a surge of warmth in her heart, and a relieved smile bloomed on her pale face. But in an instant, it turned into a bitter smile.

She chose to hide her condition from the beginning because she was afraid of facing the current situation.

She knew better than anyone that the mark of destruction had long since become an inseparable part of her soul, clinging to it like a leech.

To eliminate the power of destruction is tantamount to destroying her soul. From the moment she was targeted by destruction, the gears of fate began to turn, sliding in an irreversible direction. She had long lost any possibility of being saved.

But when she saw Ye Guyi again, she couldn't help but let a sliver of unrealistic fantasy ignite in her heart, hoping that a miracle might happen.

"The Black Tower is not omnipotent."

Jingliu frowned slightly. As the former Sword Master of Luofu, she had experienced countless trials and tribulations and had extensive knowledge. She had a deep understanding of the terror of the antimatter legion.

Over the long years, those targeted by destruction are like trapped beasts stuck in a swamp; few can escape the ever-present misfortune and survive.

Even the Black Tower, the wielder of intellect, is powerless against this kind of soul-destroying assimilation.

After all, this is not Black Tower's area of ​​expertise. Her wisdom and abilities are indeed amazing, but she is not omnipotent.

If we must discuss this, then Ms. Ruan Mei, the genius who studies the realm of life and the soul, might have been able to save Shangguan Wei'er.

However, Ruan Mei is not in this world at this moment, and distant water cannot quench immediate thirst; Shangguan Wei'er's fate is already sealed.

Unless a follower named Ruan Mei appears, is it worth disrupting Lu Jingming's plans and summoning Ruan Mei, or even just Shangguan Weier, for the sake of Shangguan Weier?

Shangguan Weier is undoubtedly intelligent and resilient.

The moment she realized she had been caught in the attack, she acted decisively, using her powerful mental soul skill to separate her soul from her mental power in an attempt to temporarily suppress the assimilation of the destructive force.

But her so-called separation is merely building a fragile defense in a corner of the soul, isolating a small part of the soul; it is not a true and complete split.

Because she knew very well that once her soul was completely split and became incomplete, what awaited her was an ending far more terrible than being destroyed and assimilated—the dissipation of her soul and the complete annihilation of her self-awareness.

After all, she was just a titled Douluo on the Douluo Continent, not an extraordinary being with powerful divine sense. She had insurmountable limitations in controlling and utilizing her soul.

Moreover, how could the assimilation methods of the Great Lord of Annihilation, Star Roar, be so easily resisted?
As the messenger of destruction, Xingxiao's casual actions were like an irresistible natural disaster to Shangguan Weier.

She may not have paid much attention to Shangguan Weier, this "minor character," but the destructive power that she inadvertently unleashed was enough to put Shangguan Weier in a desperate situation.

Even though she tried her best to split her soul, she still couldn't escape the entanglement of Xingxiao's assimilation power.

Otherwise, how could there be so few survivors in places ravaged by destructive forces?

The martial souls on the Douluo Continent are incredibly diverse, each with unique abilities. Shangguan Wei'er's martial soul granted her the ability to temporarily resist assimilation, but the vast difference in strength was like an insurmountable chasm in front of her, which she could not overcome no matter how hard she struggled.

Faced with absolute power, all resistance seems so pale and powerless.

Jingliu concluded, based on his assessment of the situation, that Shangguan Weier was beyond saving.

To prevent her from being completely controlled by Xingxiao in the future and becoming a puppet in the hands of the enemy, doing things that are detrimental to Lu Jingming, she decided to take action herself to end it all.

In her view, a short pain is worse than a long one. Rather than letting Shangguan Weier gradually lose herself in endless pain and struggle and become a threat to others, it would be better to let her go. This might be the last act of mercy for her.

"Terrible power!"

Ishtar sat gracefully on a tree branch, her bare feet swinging casually, her tone as languid as ever, as if nothing in the world could stir her emotions.

But when her deep gaze fell on Shangguan Weier, a hint of pity flashed within it.

As the being who controls the power of time, she possesses extraordinary abilities, yet she must admit that she is powerless to reverse the tide in the face of this destructive force.

While the power of time can change many things, it is powerless against the destructive imprint that runs deep in the soul, unable to reverse this predetermined destruction.

"If it's just a physical problem, the Black Abyss White Flower should be effective, but for the soul... I'm sorry!"

Durandal shook his head slightly, a look of apology on his face.

The Black Abyss White Flower in her hand, as a powerful weapon with the power of decomposition and creation, might be able to exert its miraculous effect when dealing with physical problems.

However, at this moment, Shangguan Weier is facing a crisis at the soul level. No matter how powerful the Black Abyss White Flower is, it cannot reach the depths of the soul and is powerless to help her.

Yulandel agreed with Jingliu's approach. In her view, eliminating unavoidable threats in advance was a necessary but unavoidable choice to prevent more innocent people from being harmed.

The small building was already limited in size, and the aura that Shangguan Wei'er exuded when she revealed her left eye, which had been destroyed and assimilated and appeared strange, was particularly eye-catching in this cramped environment, instantly attracting the attention of almost all the followers.

Servants are formed from negative emotions and energy, possessing an extraordinary sensitivity to destructive forces. Raiden Mei stood quietly to the side, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

Shangguan Weier's current situation is so similar to that of the people in her world who have been corrupted by the collapse.

Those who were consumed by the Honkai energy also struggled in despair, ultimately meeting their destined tragic end.

"So that's how it is!"

Lu Jingming also noticed the commotion outside, and at the same time, he also caught a fleeting glimpse of destruction.

He quickly went outside and saw Ye Guyi standing in front of Jing Liu.

Lu Jingming instantly understood the reason for the matter and couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

Unexpectedly, Shangguan Weier had already been tricked by Xing Xiao.

Upon closer examination, someone like Shangguan Weier, who lacks a powerful backer and whose own strength is mediocre, is indeed an excellent target for manipulation.

It can only be said that Shangguan Weier hid it too well. Her martial soul was unique, and the effects of her soul skills were even more peculiar.

After all, on this magical land of Douluo Continent, there has never been a shortage of martial souls with strange effects.

Shangguan Weier's current situation is that she has been branded with the mark of destruction by Xing Xiao.

The intertwining of harmonious power and destruction made it virtually impossible for her to escape Xingxiao's control.

Even if the Black Tower were to come in person, it would probably be difficult to solve the problem. Mebius would also be powerless. After thinking it over, Lu Jingming could only think of Ruan Mei, since she was the only one who had ever solved the Destruction Mark.

"Teacher, don't act yet, the robin might have a solution!"

Looking at Ye Guyi's stubborn eyes, Lu Jingming felt helpless and could only try to find a way to resolve the matter.

If possible, he wouldn't want to give up on Shangguan Weier easily, after all, she was indeed a talented person, and if he could win her over, she would definitely be a great asset to his business.

Talent is scarce these days; we should save those who can.

If it were a mark left by another Extinction Lord, there might truly be no way to reverse the situation, but if it was left by Star Howl, Robin might actually be able to come up with a solution.

After all, the robin is also a user of the power of harmony, and the power of Star Howl carries a strong mark of harmony.

Although there is a huge gap in strength between Robin and Star Howl, Star Howl's influence on Shangguan Wei'er was only unintentional, so there is still hope for saving her.

Upon hearing Lu Jingming's words, Jingliu, who had already raised his longsword, gently lowered the icy sword that exuded a chilling aura.

Now that Lu Jingming has made his decision, she no longer needs to play the villain.

"Ah Ming, thank you!" Ye Guyi immediately showed gratitude.

She knew in her heart that she was powerless to stop Jing Liu from taking action. The fact that Jing Liu did not kill Shangguan Wei'er on the spot was already a sign of mercy.

"Don't thank me yet. Whether he can be saved is still unknown."

Lu Jingming shook his head helplessly.

He could only say there was a sliver of a possibility, after all, the methods of the Great Lord of Annihilation were so numerous that even a casual act could cause headaches.

"Hehe, hand her over to me, I'm quite interested."

A green figure quietly appeared at the doorway. Möbius's snake-like eyes looked at Shangguan Weier, especially her left eye, which was filled with intense interest.

Judging from Jingliu's attitude, this seems to be a problem that even the Black Tower might not be able to solve.

If she could successfully resolve this, wouldn't that be a very interesting thing? Moreover, she was also very curious about Xingxiao's power.

According to Lu Jingming's description, Xingxiao is a powerhouse on the same level as the Herrscher of the End of their world, belonging to the so-called Commander level.

Furthermore, there is a difference in strength among the Commanders. As a professional destroyer, Xingxiao, whose predecessor was a Harmonious Commander, is an outstanding powerhouse even among the Commanders.

The thought of being able to study the power of someone on par with the Herrscher of the End made Mebius excitedly stick out his little tongue and lightly lick his lips, his gaze towards Shangguan Wei'er becoming increasingly ardent.

Feeling the unsettling gaze of this snake-like woman, Shangguan Weier felt a chill run down her spine.

In front of Möbius, she felt as if she had become a weak, pitiful, and helpless little white mouse.

Shangguan Weier looked at Lu Jingming with pleading eyes, hoping he would refuse Mebius.

After all, she had no choice at the moment, and Lu Jingming was already being very lenient by not killing her immediately.

"Don't break her, she's very useful."

Lu Jingming frowned slightly, and then, seeing Shangguan Weier's almost tearful eyes, he uttered words that filled her with despair.

After all, Möbius is a scientist focused on life sciences; letting her investigate might actually lead to a solution.

Of course, the premise is that she doesn't ruin Shangguan Weier.

"Little Bone Robe, save me!"

Shangguan Weier sent a distress signal to Ye Guyi.

But this time, Ye Guyi could only show a helpless expression.

Although Mebius is dangerous, as long as Shangguan Weier cooperates well, she is generally not in mortal danger, since Lu Jingming has already spoken.

Mebius still had to give Lu Jingming face, otherwise Lu Jingming would probably team up with Alicia to force Mebius to wear a pink dress.

"Hehe, come with me!"

Ignoring the struggles of the new "guinea pig," a gigantic, pitch-black serpent slowly emerged from the void and instantly dragged Shangguan Wei'er into the space.

Mebius's figure also disappeared; her target was only Shangguan Wei'er, or more precisely, the residual power left by Xingxiao on her body.

"Don't worry, I'll return you a fully-fledged Alliance Leader Shangguan, right?"

Seeing the worried look on Ye Guyi's face, Lu Jingming comforted her.

But towards the end, his tone unconsciously carried a hint of uncertainty.

After all, Mebius's style of doing things has always been unpredictable, and no one can guarantee what Shangguan Weier will experience under his control.

Hearing Lu Jingming's words of comfort, Ye Guyi's lips twitched. Was this supposed to be comfort?

(End of this chapter)