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The shield's surface shimmered with iridescent light, its energy flowing like ripples on water, radiating a despairing sense of stability.

Qin Chuan observed all of this, lost in thought.

Ye Lingyun is not only his future protector, but also a key member of the super beast team that can traverse parallel universes and gather the power of belief.

These super beast warriors seem to be trapped in an "eternal cycle," making super beast weaponry almost an instinct etched into their souls.

"Is this so-called eternal cycle of reincarnation simply the same soul repeating a similar script countless times, or are the individuals born in each cycle merely extremely similar yet ultimately different?"

This question resurfaced in Qin Chuan's mind. Only by clarifying this point could he truly find the key to breaking this endless cycle of fate.

"Pluto, I am ready! Please!"

Ye Lingyun's voice came through the Cloud Bat Shield, filled with absolute confidence and anticipation of being tested by a strong opponent.

Qin Chuan composed himself and stopped thinking about it.

Facing the Cloud Bat Shield, which was said to be an absolute defense, he didn't even adopt any starting stance. He still stood with his hands behind his back, and simply raised his right hand seemingly casually, pointing his fingers like a knife, and lightly slashed at the huge, energy-flowing shield in the void!

This palm strike, without any earth-shattering energy burst or terrifying power that tears through space, is as calm as simply brushing away the dust from one's sleeve.

However, just as his palm fell, an invisible and intangible "intention" that seemed capable of severing cause and effect and destroying all laws suddenly descended!

This is Qin Chuan's supreme sword intent, honed through countless trials and tribulations, and infused with his invincible beliefs!

This is an attack that transcends conventional energy confrontation and targets the level of mind and belief!

It has an almost absolute restraining effect on opponents whose power is based on the spiritual and belief level.

The core of the power of the strong in the Super Beast World comes precisely from their inner beliefs!

Ye Lingyun was no exception.

His Cloud Bat Shield possesses physical defense capabilities that are perhaps the strongest among the seven parallel universes, and it can even withstand the energy bombardment of a Nebula-type supreme being for a short period of time.

But Qin Chuan's strike not only severed the material shield, but also the heart of the shield-bearer, his belief that "the strong are respected" itself!

If Ye Lingyun wanted to block this strike, the strength of his inner conviction would have to surpass Qin Chuan's invincible will, which had been honed through countless trials and tribulations and was already unbreakable and superior to all things!

But that's obviously impossible.

At this moment, Ye Lingyun could not even perform super beast armor without relying on the super ability lock. Compared with Qin Chuan, his mental state and the strength of his belief were like a firefly compared to the bright moon, or a stream compared to the vast ocean!

The result is self-evident.

The instant Qin Chuan swung his palm, Ye Lingyun felt an indescribable, irresistible, and incomprehensible vast will, like the weight of the entire universe superimposed with the power of infinite dimensions, crashing down upon him!

His unwavering belief in "the strong are respected" crumbled inch by inch the moment he came into contact with Qin Chuan's ultimate will that "existence is transcendence"!

That was not a clash of strength, but a complete and crushing defeat at the level of beliefs!

"Snap—!"

It wasn't the sound of matter shattering; it was a silent explosion—the collapse of the barrier of belief and the complete breakdown of the will to defend!

The Cloud Bat Shield, which was touted as an absolute defense, collapsed from its very foundation the moment it lost the support of its core belief. Like a sandcastle whose foundation was removed, it crumbled with a bang!

The dazzling purple light flashed and then quickly dimmed, the massive shield transforming into countless shimmering energy points that dissipated into the air.

The Cloud Bat God also disintegrated, revealing Ye Lingyun, whose face was as pale as paper and whose eyes were filled with unprecedented shock and disbelief.

He knelt on one knee, panting heavily, not only because of the massive energy depletion, but also because of the mental shock and soul-shaking effect of facing the ultimate will and having his beliefs utterly crushed.

After a moment of deathly silence, only the faint hum caused by electromagnetic interference remained in the valley.

Ye Lingyun slowly raised his head and looked at Qin Chuan, who was still standing with his hands behind his back, calm and composed, as if he had just done something insignificant.

All the doubts and pride in his eyes vanished under that one blow, leaving only complete faith, awe, and a burning passion that felt like he had found his true home.

He placed his hand on his chest, lowered his usually proud head, and his voice, slightly hoarse with excitement, carried an unprecedented strength and determination:

"Ye Lingyun pays homage to the King of the Underworld! From this day forward, I humbly serve as your protector, at your beck and call, until death do us part!"

He was completely convinced after bowing to her.

Not only for Hades' unfathomable and incomprehensible power, but also for his absolute will that transcends everything and makes his soul tremble and yearn for it!

In that attack, he clearly felt the core of Hades' belief—that they exist to become stronger and to surpass others!

This is the truth that Ye Lingyun pursued his whole life but could never reach!

He was willing to follow such a strong person and regarded it as the highest honor!

Chapter 26 A Pearl in the Sand

After subduing Ye Lingyun, Qin Chuan did not rush to leave the fourth parallel universe.

He stood silently in the valley, gazing intently at the newly appointed protector.

The wind swept through the valley, lifting the slightly undulating outline of his particle clone.

Unlike Feng Ying and Feng Yao, who still need to solidify their foundations, Ye Lingyun's fighting style and personal path have already taken shape, like a sharpened sword, its edge fully revealed and its cold light chilling.

What he lacks is not basic training, but higher-level guidance and a broader vision to break through the constraints of this world.

Qin Chuan's guidance therefore did not adhere to specific combat techniques.

His divine sense, like invisible mercury, swept meticulously over Ye Lingyun, keenly capturing another, more subtle yet astonishing undercurrent of talent within him.

That is an almost instinctive insight into and control over energy structures and spatial fields, an unparalleled endowment of the Way of Formations.

In the future catastrophe that will sweep across the seven parallel universes, they will be able to create the "Cloud Bat Formation," a heaven-defying formation that gathers the alien energy of the entire legion and achieves near-infinite energy superposition...

Ye Lingyun's potential and creativity in this field are terrifying.

Thinking of this, a faint hint of curiosity flashed in Qin Chuan's eyes.

With a slight thought, he immediately used his divine sense as a pen and his consciousness as a scroll to transform some profound mysteries and knowledge from other worlds, which were different from the original system but pointed directly to the essence of the formation, into a vast and subtle torrent of information, which was directly imprinted into the depths of Ye Lingyun's sea of ​​consciousness.

He was very curious about how far this boy could go in the art of formations after acquiring these theoretical foundations that transcended the dimensions of this world, and whether he could break through the established constraints and create even more astonishing achievements.

"Om-!"

A vast amount of knowledge about otherworldly formations flooded in instantly, like a boulder being thrown into a calm lake.

Ye Lingyun's body jolted violently, his pupils contracted sharply, and all color drained from his face—it was the shock of his cognition being completely overturned.

It was a system completely different from the array formation concepts he had studied in the past. It was more profound and grand, pointing directly to the ultimate mystery of energy combination and spatial rules, as if a door to an endless sea of ​​stars had been opened in front of him.

He originally thought that Hades was just powerful enough to suppress the world, but he never expected that his mastery of formations was so unfathomable. His insightful views and ingenious ideas made him a grandmaster!

This realization made his existing awe and budding loyalty even deeper and more solid, like a rock.

He suppressed the strong urge to immediately go into seclusion and immerse himself in the ocean of knowledge, took a deep breath of the air filled with the smell of scorched earth, barely calmed his turbulent emotions, and raised his head.

The intense shock in his eyes had not completely subsided, but it had already been forcibly infused with a solemn attitude toward the future and a trace of burning curiosity.

"Lord Hades."

Ye Lingyun cupped his hands, his voice slightly hoarse and trembling from the shock of his consciousness:

"Since you have appointed me as a protector, I wonder where my other three colleagues are now? I would like to know in advance so that we can work together in the future."

Qin Chuan stood with his hands behind his back, his figure, composed of particles, appearing somewhat hazy and uncertain in the dim light of energy: "Currently, among the four guardians, besides you and the Lion King who has returned to his position, there are still two vacancies."

Upon hearing this, Ye Lingyun's curiosity deepened.

He knew that Hades had high standards and strict methods. Those who could catch his eye and be entrusted with the important task of protecting the Dharma were by no means mediocre. They must have earth-shattering abilities or irreplaceable potential.

"I wonder if Hades has already chosen someone in mind? And...where do they come from?"

Ye Lingyun couldn't help but press for details, wanting to know what kind of being could be ranked alongside him.

Seeing his persistent questioning, Qin Chuan didn't hide anything and stated it directly, his voice clearly reaching Ye Lingyun's ears:

"One of them will be from the whale shark race of the third parallel universe. The other will be from the dragon race of the second parallel universe."

"Dragon race..."

Ye Lingyun nodded slightly, not surprised by the answer.

As the overlords of the second parallel universe, the Dragon Clan possesses a powerful and ancient bloodline and extraordinary talents. It is only natural that top experts from the Dragon Clan would be chosen by the Underworld King.

"But the whale shark clan?"

His brow furrowed unconsciously, revealing obvious surprise and deep doubt; this was far from the answer he had expected.

"As far as I know, the whale shark race in the third parallel universe is entirely composed of slaves, enslaved and trampled upon by the golden elephant race for generations, driven like livestock. In such an oppressive environment and with seemingly mediocre bloodlines... can a powerful individual truly be born who is qualified to serve as the protector of the Underworld King?"

It wasn't that he was prejudiced, but the huge contrast between his preconceived notions and the reality before him was something he simply couldn't imagine.

What kind of people can emerge from a slave tribe?

Qin Chuan's lips curled into a meaningful smile, his gaze becoming distant, as if he had pierced through the endless barriers of time and space, and seen the dazzling pearl buried beneath the vast yellow sand, about to break through the earth.

"Don't be blinded by appearances. Even in decaying soil, a peerless gem can be born; beneath endless sand, who dares to say that there are no astonishing diamonds hidden? Oppression is sometimes not a millstone that grinds down the will, but a flint that ignites the fire of the soul."

He didn't dwell on the topic any further, instead assigning the next task, his tone now carrying a hint of grimness and deep strategic planning:

"Ye Lingyun, your primary task now is to take full control of the Cloud Bat Legion, thoroughly integrate it, eliminate redundancies, sharpen its blades, and forge it into a true weapon of the underworld, ensuring its orders are obeyed without question and function as smoothly as your own limbs. As for the current leader, Night Owl..."

A cold glint flashed in Qin Chuan's eyes, like a sudden icy blade sweeping across the polar region, carrying a chilling aura. "Spare his life and make him your deputy."

Ye Lingyun, being an extremely astute and insightful person, instantly understood Qin Chuan's deeper meaning. A glint flashed in his eyes, and he whispered:

"Does Hades mean... this person is a traitor? A pawn planted by some mastermind behind the scenes?"

“Indeed. This scoundrel is wicked, treacherous, and despicable, and has long been someone else’s spy. Keeping him around will, firstly, keep his master at bay, so that he won’t act rashly due to a sudden loss of power; secondly, we can also use him to deliver the messages we want him to deliver, a mix of truth and falsehood, to mislead the enemy.”

Qin Chuan nodded, his tone certain and without the slightest hesitation.

"When the time is right, he will be a key piece in bringing down the mastermind behind the scenes. As for how to control and utilize this person, making the most of him without him turning against his master, that depends on your own methods and wisdom."

"Understood! I will certainly not fail the King of the Underworld's trust!"

Ye Lingyun understood immediately, bowed respectfully to accept the order, and a confident and cold light flashed in his eyes.

He knew that this was not just a simple transfer of power, but a dangerous game hidden behind the scenes, a test of his abilities and wisdom.

Having finished explaining, Qin Chuan's particle clones ceased their presence, their forms gradually becoming ethereal and transparent, like a reflection in water scattered by ripples, ultimately transforming into specks of crystalline light that completely dissipated into the cold, thin air of the fourth parallel universe.

The next moment, having crossed the vast cosmic barrier and the turbulent flow of spacetime, his figure had arrived at his next destination—the third parallel universe ruled by endless yellow sand and cruel enslavement.

When Qin Chuan's particle clone stepped onto Earth in the third parallel universe, an extremely hot and dry atmosphere, as if it were about to ignite his lungs, rushed towards him.

As far as the eye can see, there is an endless, deathly golden expanse. The undulating sand dunes resemble solidified giant waves, and under the scorching sun, they emit layers of heat that distort the view.