I slay evil in the Department of the Supernatural

Chapter 144, Section 143: A Global Winter! A Death Knell! A New Era Has Arrived.

The latest log message appeared on the oval bronze mirror.

[Latest Incident Handling Log]

[The evil entity at the subway station has been sealed off. The threat to the surrounding communities has been eradicated, and residents' safety is guaranteed. Merit +800]

The next line of information then appears:

[Assist the Tower of Babel in completely eliminating the deformed entity formed by the evil spirits and vital energy of the eighth human path, thoroughly eradicating its evil origins and preventing any possibility of resurrection. Merit +1200]

Xu Lindong's gaze swept downwards, and a dense record of kills of the illusory figures of human energy came into view.

He ventured deep into the subway station, hunting down more than twenty illusory figures along the way, accumulating over 1600 merits.

His mind raced, and he quickly made a decision.

This mission alone has already earned me over 3000 merits.

The previous massive expenditure has been almost entirely made up for this time, and even exceeded.

At the very bottom of the mirror, a line of dark gold merit points slowly appeared:

Current merit balance: 10240

"My merits have exceeded ten thousand for the first time."

Xu Lindong felt a slight sense of relief, but he didn't become arrogant because of it.

Now that he cultivates all three paths, unless he can digest one of the extraordinary substances, he needs to consume 50 merits every day to suppress the restlessness of the three extraordinary substances in his body.

If multiple forces are used in the battle, the consumption of merit points will increase exponentially.

The current amount of merit seems substantial, but if we don't accumulate it diligently, it might run out one day...

He might even end up in jail to pay off his debts.

If the merits aren't enough, Master Ta won't negotiate with him; he'll shut him down whenever he wants.

"At this stage, I can catch my breath—but it's not enough."

Xu Lindong's eyes were calm, but his thoughts were racing.

We must go to the Extraordinary Research Institute in the capital as soon as possible to obtain the "blocker" developed there.

If that device can truly alleviate the conflict of supernatural matter, it might reduce dependence on the Tower Lord and save some merit points each day.

More importantly————

In this way, his frequent use of multiple powers without any backlash would not arouse excessive suspicion from the outside world.

"We need to find a suitable time to set off."

He silently recited the words to himself, then looked at the bronze mirror. The mirror reflected his current state in real time, with flowing patterns of light.

Current energy and spirit: 228 (↑0.5)

His intense battle in the subway station had catalyzed the digestion of the residual medication in his body. Although it only increased his energy by 0.5%, it was still a steady progress.

"Look how much my speed and strength have improved."

He moved around inside the tower a few times, sprinting, punching, and dodging, demonstrating his speed and power.

The bronze mirror once again reflected his current physical condition.

Arm strength (normal): 890~1050kg

Maximum burst: ≈1840kg

100-meter speed: 6.03 seconds; instantaneous sprint: 85 km/h

Impact resistance: Can withstand high-speed impacts from cars; muscle-like design allows for reaction speed against large-caliber bullets: human limits (predicts bullet trajectory).

He was very satisfied with the data scanned by the bronze mirror.

"good!"

Although the speed improvement is only a fraction of a second, the fastest time is only 6.03 seconds, which does not break the 6-second mark, but even that fraction of a second is already quite remarkable.

The most significant improvement is in strength, with a normal explosive force of nearly one ton and a maximum force approaching two tons.

This punching power has reached the pinnacle of Captain America's power in previous Marvel movies.

His endurance and reaction time have also been greatly enhanced. However, if he relies solely on his current physical condition, even with the added boosts from "the Kitchen God's Blessing," he will be severely hampered.

Perhaps he's still far from being as good as the original Spider-Man, who was known as the "Spider Demon" in the movies of his previous life.

After all, that guy known as "Bully Maguire" has a physical strength of 20 tons, can tear apart the venom of alien species with his bare hands, and his reactions and bursts are extremely outrageous.

but----

"If I were to use the Tri-Phase Power I just developed..."

""

Xu Lindong couldn't help but recall the terrifying burst of energy he had experienced when he merged the three paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man.

Triadic power.

That's how he named that forbidden power.

Although it only lasted for a very short time, it still brought him an almost overwhelming increase.

The cost is that the body will suffer a very heavy burden and damage.

He really wanted to try again.

Right here in front of the bronze mirror in the hall.

Let the Tower Mirror record all his data.

Let him see clearly how far this power can push his physical body, and also make it easier for him to have a clear understanding of his own combat strength.

He immediately began to mobilize the three extraordinary powers within his body.

His aura changed abruptly.

Gold, black, and red light emanated from his face, heart, and veins.

It was as if three raging dragons instantly intertwined within his body, forming a chaotic vortex.

"Hiss hiss hiss!!"

His muscles were bulging, veins were bulging like dragons under his skin, and his bones were making a cracking sound as if they were about to break under the strain.

Within the body, three distinct forces exist.

The Way of Heaven is magnificent, the Way of Earth is solemn, and the Way of Humanity is powerful.

They were forcibly twisted into one, like three long-suppressed volcanoes erupting simultaneously.

The intense, violent, and frenzied energy surged and crashed through the meridians and limbs of the body.

The force was so fierce and powerful that it almost burst his body apart.

Every inch of flesh seemed to be roaring, and every bone was trembling.

"ah!!"

Xu Lindong suddenly roared, his eyes flashing with a strange light that was a mixture of gold, red and black.

The character "秦" on his forehead was as bright as a branding iron.

An uncontrollable surge of rage and dominance rose from the depths of his heart, as if to crush all obstacles in his path.

He clenched his fist so hard that the air seemed to explode from his grip.

The chaotic vortex rapidly contracted, disappearing entirely into the body and transforming into an even more turbulent torrent.

Fine cracks appeared on the surface of his consciousness, but they were instantly evaporated by the boiling energy.

At this moment, he was like a ferocious beast infused with power, wanting only to tear, crash, and destroy.

The "volcano" inside my body has reached the point of eruption; it can no longer be suppressed, and there is no need to suppress it any further.

He let out a low roar, stomped his foot, and a ring-shaped shockwave instantly erupted from the ground.

The little girl in the opposite spiritual entity looked at them with surprise and a blank expression, but was not affected.

Xu Lindong's figure shot out like a cannonball, carrying the almost berserk power of the three phases, and fiercely punched forward.

Wherever it passed, waves of air surged, as if even the air itself was rippled, about to be torn apart by this tyrannical power.

In the oval bronze mirror opposite, data began to refresh rapidly:

Arm strength (three-phase state): ≈5500kg (continuously increasing)

100-meter speed: 3.81 seconds; instantaneous sprint: 190 km/h (body blurred like a blur)

Reaction speed: Bullet Time (perceived frame rate improvement of 400%)

Body surface temperature: 41℃ (continuously rising)

Load index: High risk (muscle fiber rupture rate +300%)

His strength increased more than fivefold.

Its speed has even surpassed physiological limits, and its reaction speed has entered the realm of the superhuman.

However, excruciating pain also surged from the depths of his body, causing his consciousness to become unstable. Even the ghostly robes were revealed, and a triple-layered halo of light swept across the depths of his pupils.

This state lasted only seven seconds before he forced himself to dissipate his power as his consciousness was about to fall apart, and he knelt on the ground.

The consciousness is formed by completely simulating the physical condition of the body.

This also means that even his physical body can only last this long.

One hundred merits were instantly consumed, suppressing the extraordinary matter that was also causing his body to become restless.

The data in the elliptical bronze mirror finally settled:

[Duration of Triadic Power]: 7.3 seconds [Body Damage]: 17% (Minor tear, self-healing)

[Extraordinary Matter Agitation]: Highly active (requires consuming merit points to suppress).

"Using this triple-phase power to unleash a frenzied burst, I can only sustain it for seven seconds? That's... a bit too short..."

Xu Lindong wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, but a burning light shone in his eyes.

"However, if I'm willing to risk aggravating my injuries, I should be able to continue improving my time."

This is probably related to my physical condition.

If my energy and spirit continue to improve, and my physical fitness increases, this effect will last even longer.

Although this triadic power is dangerous, it is extremely fierce and can briefly push his overall strength to another level.

Extremely fierce.

"Very good. Continue cultivating. Not only should I practice the secret techniques, but I should also improve my essence, energy, and spirit, and at the same time, prepare to advance to the third sequence."

"First, the Heavenly Dao must advance to Sequence Eight, then the Zombie Sequence, and I must attempt to advance to the Wandering Soul..."

""

Thinking of this, Xu Lindong looked up at the top of the tower and asked, "Your Majesty, when do you plan to pass on the zombie refining technique to me?"

A moment later, the gentle voice of Houtu Niangniang echoed from the top of the tower, "Isn't there already a ready-made acting method on the door of the underground room on the 10th floor? Do I still need to provide it?"

Xu Lindong was taken aback, only then realizing that his earlier feeling was correct.

A thought struck him, and he asked again, "Your Majesty, when will the door deity stickers for Shen Tu and Yu Lei on the door of the Heavenly Dao room on the ninth floor appear?"

Houtu said calmly, "You've only fed the tower a few worthless fruits, and you expect to cultivate a mythical-level door god? It's not that easy."

"Looks like that's not enough. Okay!"

Xu Lindong had an idea; it seemed the broken car seat had a new purpose.

Noticing that the Empress's mood was relatively stable, he thought for a moment and then asked, "Your Majesty, was the account book information we received last time useful to you?"

The global situation is currently very serious. Is this what you mean by the beginning of a major upheaval?

Houtu calmly said, "Your feeling is correct; a major upheaval has occurred."

Hurry up and improve your strength. The method you just comprehended is acceptable, but unleashing three forces simultaneously is too crude and lacks refinement. It can be polished to be more concise and refined...

'

Xu Lindong was immediately invigorated, realizing that the Empress was intentionally giving him guidance, and promptly began to ask for her advice.

At the same time, he also prepared to collect the three bottles of Level 2 Extraordinary Potions as a reward for this trip, to help him cultivate his essence, energy, and spirit.

Time flies, and ten days have passed in the blink of an eye.

The impact of the federal government's forced reopening of two high-risk sinkholes continues to unfold.

This caused the environment within its borders to deteriorate rapidly, becoming more than ten times worse than that of the Xia Kingdom, plunging it into a state of utter misery.

The entire West is now permeated with an atmosphere of madness and hysteria.

It seemed as if they were willing to sacrifice themselves and even initiate a major reshuffle to drag the Xia Kingdom down with them.

In the words of the Xia Kingdom, this seems to be "willing to risk everything to pull the emperor off his horse," and in comparison, the situation in the Xia Kingdom appears quite stable.

Although sinkholes and special areas across the country have experienced extraordinary disturbances due to the federal government's lifting of restrictions.

The high-risk sinkholes at Mount Tai and Kunlun have also caused quite a stir.

However, the high-ranking experts of the Xia Kingdom, who were prepared in advance, quickly took action and forcibly suppressed all the disturbances.

The only flaw was the medium-risk sinkhole in Shennong Mountain.

A group of humanoid creatures from the sinkhole, known as "savages," broke through the blockade, along with ferocious beasts resembling prehistoric monsters.

They are incredibly resilient and fast, roaming through the wilderness to several surrounding cities, causing considerable unrest.

The guardians of Shennong Mountain and the relevant personnel in charge were held accountable, and many were demoted or dismissed.

This extraordinary upheaval that has swept the globe has even begun to affect the natural climate.

Most parts of the Xia Kingdom, which should have entered summer, experienced a strange drop in temperature, becoming as cold as winter.

Panic spread among the public, and hoarding of supplies became increasingly frequent.

federal.

The city of Saldo and many surrounding cities have become a scene resembling an apocalyptic ruin.

Among the ruins and rubble, dried bloodstains still clung to the walls, and the remains of creatures, mostly devoured by unknown monsters, were scattered among overturned and charred vehicles and piles of rubble.

Many of the survivors were driven to the center of the square by members of the evil cult dressed in white robes, forced to kneel and pray like livestock, their eyes numb and lifeless.

The federal government had long since abandoned them.

Even God no longer seemed to look down at them.

Not only the lower class, but also the middle class has been purged in large numbers, facing the cutoff line, and turned into resources for the high-level strong and "fuel" for them to advance to higher ranks.

At this moment, outside the border of Xia Kingdom, a large number of refugees, like a tidal wave, are surging towards this side.

"I am of Xia lineage! Let me in!"

Someone waved tattered identification and shouted, their sallow face a stark contrast to the black and white skin around them.

However, the border wall remained firmly closed, and the fully armed soldiers all had faces as hard as iron.

Many people only truly acknowledge their blood and skin color when they need their country's support.

When not in need, they fawn over foreign things, talk eloquently, and choose survival methods that allow them to better integrate into the environment.

These opportunists, despite their apparent similarities in some aspects, are highly likely to be corrupted by evil gods, or may infiltrate the Xia Kingdom with lurking members of evil societies, creating even greater hidden dangers for the already precarious stability.

Therefore, this dangerous situation must be prevented.

Behind the defensive line, the Xia Kingdom commander on the watchtower lowered his binoculars, his brow furrowed.

As far as his eyes could see, an elderly woman with white hair was huddled in the cold wind, cradling a crying baby, and a boy was crawling through the mud, dragging his broken leg.

This is no longer just a simple humanitarian crisis.

The refugee influx crowded the border wilderness, their cries and gasps mingling into a suppressed cacophony, like a soft knife pressed against the throat of the Xia Kingdom.

This seems more like a cruel torture of the conscience of the great Eastern power, meticulously planned by those with ulterior motives on the federal side.

At this very moment, a cold front swept through the outskirts of Jiangcheng, and despite it being the height of summer, the ground was already covered with a thin layer of snow and frost.

The air was as cold as a knife.

"Huffing and puffing!"

Heavy breathing and the sound of hooves shattered the silence as a giant beast, shaped like a small truck, crashed through the dry branches and charged forward.

Its mane stood on end like steel needles, and its fangs were curved like sickles, gleaming a cold, hard, pale white in the snow.

With each step, the frozen ground trembled like muffled thunder.

A foul wind, carrying ice shards, swept over us.

Just as it was about to collide with the young man wielding a giant scythe.

The young man's figure suddenly disappeared.

The next moment, Xu Lindong appeared in mid-air beside the beast's head, and a hand wrapped in gray-black ghostly energy clamped down like an iron clamp!

"Bang!"

A dull thud exploded.

The beast's frenzied charge abruptly stopped, as if it had crashed into an invisible mountain wall.

The massive body, propelled by inertia, tilted forward uncontrollably and crashed into the snow, sending up a cloud of ice and snow dust.

Before it could even struggle, the massive scythe transformed into a chilling arc of light, slashing down from the sky!

"laugh!!"

The head rolled off, and scalding blood gushed out like a spring, splashing a glaring crimson stain on the pale snow.

This savage beast, more ferocious than a tiger, couldn't even last a single move against him.

Xu Lindong flicked the blood off his sickle and looked up at the distance.

The other two beasts seemed to be frightened and immediately fled.

He suddenly reached his hand from his waist, raised his hand, and the muzzle of the charcoal-fired revolver flashed repeatedly.

"Bang! Bang!"

The bullet pierced the heart with pinpoint accuracy, and the blazing fire inside the stove exploded, instantly extinguishing all life.

The flames struck just right, destroying only the beast's heart without harming its flesh, and emitting a foul odor of burnt fur.

Although the meat of these savage beasts is coarse and has a strong gamey smell, it is a genuine resource.

Consuming large quantities of it is comparable to low-level extraordinary potions, much like the beef from the Flaming Mountain sinkhole.

"pretty."

A round of applause rang out from the side and behind.

Xu Lindong turned his head and saw Lu Qian, who had a beautiful figure, walking towards him through the snow, her eyes filled with admiration.

"Almost done." He smiled and nodded. "The swarms around here have been cleared out."

Not far away, Tang Lei and his group had also dealt with the last savage beast.

The group piled the bodies into a small mountain, and logistics team members, including Li Yunfan, contacted trucks to transport them.

As the snow and wind picked up, Xu Lindong put away his sickle, glanced at the gloomy sky, and turned to walk towards the special operations vehicle.

"Let's head back to headquarters first. The memorial service is about to begin."

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After everyone got back into the car, Lu Qian looked at Xu Lindong and sighed softly, "It hasn't even been a year, and you've already come this far. Even I feel the pressure."

Xu Lindong smiled and said, "It's normal to feel pressure. In this world, if you don't strive to climb higher, you might get left behind one day."

.

Lu Qian was slightly taken aback, then chuckled and shook her head: "You're talking like a captain now—I actually subconsciously want to listen to you."

"You'll always be my former captain," Xu Lindong said with a smile.

Sitting in the front passenger seat, Tang Lei chimed in jokingly, "As long as it's not my ex-girlfriend, it's fine."

The air inside the car stagnated.

Lu Qian's ears burned slightly, and she glared at Tang Lei in front of her: "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"7

She subconsciously looked at Xu Lindong, only to see that his expression was normal, with just a faint smile, as if he had no reaction.

She felt a slight sense of loss for no apparent reason, but then she chuckled to herself. Nothing had actually happened between them, so what was there to be disappointed about?

In the awkward silence, everyone gradually looked down at their phones.

At this moment, messages in the internal group were constantly being updated.

It was all information about the dire situation on the federal side.

Ruins, the cries of refugees, and the distorted figures of monsters flashed by in some video footage.

Tang Lei cursed under his breath, "These damn lunatics, do they have to drag the whole world down with them?!"

Xu Lindong shook his head and said, "We can't control what's going on outside, so the whole country is now on emergency mobilization, with resources being allocated to accelerate our training. Although there are dangers now, there are also more opportunities."

"If we don't want the Xia Kingdom to end up like the one depicted in the picture, we must seize the opportunity now and become stronger."

Everyone felt a chill run down their spines and nodded in agreement.

"good!"

Xiao Mufeng sensed the heavy atmosphere and spoke up at the right moment, his tone light: "We should learn from our two captains, Captain Xu and Captain Lu. One is currently ranked 439th on the Prodigy Ranking, and the other is ranked 689th. They are very famous in Jiangcheng, and we teammates are all benefiting from their fame."

"Sigh, both captains are prodigies, how can we compete?"

Wang Shuo sighed, then suddenly swiped the screen and clicked his tongue, saying, "Speaking of which, have you guys seen that 'Death warrant' that's been circulating on foreign forums lately?"

"A warrant from the King of Hell?"

Tang Lei looked up. "That mysterious person who's been hunting down superhumans from the evil society in the Federation lately?"

Rumor has it that this guy is the same person who eliminated the three pests at the Tzu Chi Welfare Society last time...

'

Xu Lindong's heart skipped a beat, and he looked at the message on Wang Shuo's phone.

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