Beast Taming: My Intelligence System Chapter 933 - 577:
Previously on Beast Taming: My Intelligence System...
Ye Bai made a dismissive gesture. "No need for that. Just watch the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm perform. Humans still require your assistance."
"Furthermore, refrain from any sentimental actions."
"You ought to be aware of my capabilities."
The Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm then advanced towards Celestial Secret Star and Celestial Minor Star.
Under the influence of the Blood-Eyed Deceit, both beings initiated the Puppetry technique.
More than a hundred Puppets, now under their command, launched a full-scale assault upon the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm.
Each and every one of these Puppets appeared tattered and worn, a testament to the severe torment they had endured.
Confronted by the onslaught of the Puppets, the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm barely moved. It simply opened its mouth a fraction, unleashing a torrent of countless threads.
These threads, as strong as steel wires, unerringly pierced the cores of the Puppets.
Within mere moments, the Puppets belonging to Celestial Secret Star and Celestial Minor Star were utterly Devoured by the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm.
"Trash, utterly worthless. You cannot even eliminate a Deceit that has not yet attained Tier Eight."
"Hmph, Shadow Dancer Deceit King, are you not going to make a move yet?"
Ten Thousand Eyes Deceit directed a resentful gaze at the Shadow Dancer Deceit King.
This particular entity was also at a loss for words, recalling that it was Ten Thousand Eyes Deceit who had just declared they would handle everything personally.
Why the abrupt change of tone now? Could there at least be some consistency?
"This has absolutely no bearing on me. If you possess the capability, then handle it yourself."
"In any case, there are ample Blood-Eyed Deceits available."
The Shadow Dancer Deceit King rose and responded coldly to Ten Thousand Eyes Deceit.
"Very well. If you choose not to partake in this operation, it signifies your forfeiture of the right to compete for the humans from beyond the realm."
"Hmph, I shall relay all details of your actions to the Deceit Emperor."
Ten Thousand Eyes Deceit, at this juncture, was brandishing a chicken feather as if it were an imperial decree.
"Alright then, in that case, I shall also withdraw."
Blood Wolf Deceit suddenly interjected.
"My Blood Wolf Deceit clan does not boast a large population to begin with, and those outsiders exhibit considerable strength."
"Ten Thousand Eyes Deceit, your clan possesses a commendable reproductive rate. I shall cease competing with you in this endeavor."
Immediately following this, Snake Woman Deceit and the Deceitful Bride also declared their withdrawal one after another, indicating they no longer wished to participate.
This left Ten Thousand Eyes Deceit in an extremely precarious situation.
Truth be told, facing the humans of the Underground City alone might prove to be an insurmountable challenge.
Would this entire plan ultimately lead to nothing?
At this critical moment, Ten Thousand Eyes Deceit perceived the voice of the Deceit Emperor and a gleeful grin spread across its face.
Before long, the shadows coalescing on the ground began to writhe, and the Shadow Dancer Deceit King, who had been on the verge of departing, reappeared.
A look of utter helplessness was evident on its countenance; it was clear that the Shadow Dancer Deceit King had received a directive from the Deceit Emperor, compelling its return.
Otherwise, the Deceit Emperor held the authority to appoint a new Deceit King to assume its position at any given moment.
The Deceit Realm was a boundless expanse; while the number of Deceit Kings was limited, it was not staggeringly small.
"Hoo, it appears everyone has returned. Let us then commence the second round of deliberations. How much manpower and resources shall we commit to assaulting the human survivor encampment?"
Ten Thousand Eyes Deceit beamed with a radiant smile, whilst all the assembled Deceit Kings wore expressions of utter dismay.
Following the recent test conducted by Ten Thousand Eyes Deceit, it had become abundantly clear that the humans were formidable and undoubtedly vexing opponents.
The other Deceit Kings were disinclined to expend substantial manpower and resources only to achieve a fruitless outcome.
Observing the ever-increasing surge of Deceits pouring in, Ye Bai immediately sensed that something was amiss.
"Ivy, didn't the Deceits experience a period of quietude just a moment ago?"
"Why has their number suddenly escalated so dramatically?"
Crucially, the Netherworld Hell Wolf pack had already gorged themselves to their satisfaction; they were now incapable of consuming even more Deceits.
Only the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm, transformed into a Deceit, had inherited the voracious appetite of the Ten Thousand Changes Saint Butterfly and was ceaselessly Devouring Deceits.
"It appears this Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm is on the verge of evolving. Once the Butterfly Emperor makes its appearance, the Ten Thousand Changes Saint Butterfly will undoubtedly achieve a breakthrough to Tier Nine."
At that point, breaking through to the Saint Tier (Tier Ten) should present no significant obstacle.
The Ten Thousand Changes Saint Butterfly observed the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm consuming with such gusto that it playfully extended its tongue, sampling one of the Blood-Eyed Deceits.
A metallic, rusty flavor instantly permeated its tongue. Ugh.
Pah, pah, pah—what is this peculiar taste? Why is it so utterly repulsive?
I feel contaminated now.
The Deceit that had been licked by the Ten Thousand Changes Saint Butterfly also wore an expression mirroring Ye Bai’s sentiment: "I am unclean." The two entities seemed to harbor a mutual, profound loathing for one another.
A smoking hole abruptly materialized on the Deceit’s forehead; its head had just been obliterated by the Sunflower Fairy’s formidable Skill.
"Alright, Ten Thousand Changes Saint Butterfly, cease this trifling and swiftly annihilate these Deceits."
Ye Bai found himself utterly exasperated with the Ten Thousand Changes Saint Butterfly.
Subsequently, the Ten Thousand Changes Saint Butterfly unhesitatingly expelled copious streams of pristine Insect Silk.
These threads of silk pierced directly through the Deceits’ Heart Cores, causing these crystalline structures, akin to Blood Red Crystal Stones, to vanish instantaneously.
"Will we truly manage to defend this territory?"
Witnessing the sheer tide of Deceits pouring in, a palpable sense of despair began to grip many individuals.
"Humans."
"You are now tasting despair, are you not?"
Numerous factions previously cornered by humans were now consumed by profound terror at the Deceits’ relentless assault.
They had even gone as far as to erect a colossal Protective Shield in a desperate bid to repel the Deceits.
Yet, the corners of the Deceit Kings’ mouths all curved into discernible, mocking smiles.
It would have been far better for these humans had they refrained from activating the Protective Shield; its deployment signaled that their final moments were rapidly approaching.
This was because the Protective Shield functioned as the Deceit Kings’ spectral domain, and once initiated, it plunged humans into a state of self-inflicted pandemonium.
At this precise moment, the Bright White Tower found itself completely enveloped in an inferno.
The Tower Master gazed upon the area consumed by roaring flames, a faint glimmer of despair clouding his eyes.
"Can humanity truly not triumph over the Deceits?"
"Please, provide me with the answer."
"Deceit King, I have exerted myself so greatly in your service, why do you still refuse to release me?"
"I am willing to become your lowest slave, your devoted servant. Please, spare my existence."
The Tower Master’s words were imbued with an extreme degree of supplication.
"Spare you?"
"You are merely one of my playthings. Who granted you the audacity to address me in such a manner?"
"A Tier Eight Deceit Tamer, your very strength is wholly contingent upon us Deceits. What leverage do you possess to negotiate with me?"
The voice of the Ten Thousand Eyes Deceit echoed within the Tower Master’s consciousness.
"Self-destruct. Your soul shall become an integrated part of my being."
"Ah, indeed—annihilate those humans for me. I shall bestow upon you the boon of eternal life."
Prompted by this solitary decree from the Ten Thousand Eyes Deceit, the Tower Master brought about his own demise.
His physical form began to distend rapidly, and with a deafening detonation, all structures within several hundred meters were obliterated by the sheer force of the shockwave.
The entirety of the Bright White Tower was reduced to a bottomless, colossal crater, resembling a gaping, livid scar upon the landscape.
"The Bright White Tower is no more. The White Tower has crumbled, and even its esteemed Tower Master has vanished."
Many individuals were plunged into complete and utter madness.
They fled in a frenzy, disseminating the dire news.
It appeared humans had inadvertently uncovered a hidden truth, as the Deceits commenced a brazen invasion of the entire city in broad daylight.
"Come on now, dispatching a Deceit will reinstate your life!"
Those who uttered such words invariably succumbed to Deceit Parasitization, unable to find solace in either life or death.
"Visitor from the Otherworld, do you truly remain indifferent to the fate of the humans within this realm?"
The imposing figure of the Ten Thousand Eyes Deceit materialized within the Underground City.
"I am indifferent. What reason should compel me to care? Might you illuminate that for me?"
Ye Bai inquired, his gaze narrowed in a subtle, knowing smile.
"Humans are your own kind. You would truly stand by and watch them perish?"
"Then I shall obliterate the entire Underground City. Will not all the humans here perish simultaneously?"
"Surrender him to me, and I pledge to spare your people."
"After all, you represent the final vestiges of humanity!"
"All the other humans we previously ensnared have met their demise at our hands!"
The Ten Thousand Eyes Deceit contorted its visage into a horrifying semblance, directly paralyzing many onlookers with fear, compelling them to collapse onto their knees, grasping their heads and succumbing to wails of sorrow.
"I refuse to die, I genuinely do not wish to perish!"
Numerous voices dissolved into heart-wrenching sobs.
"Fear not. Ultimately, the inhabitants of the Deceit Realm shall be us Deceits. You have fulfilled your purpose by providing replacements."
"Humans, your demise is inevitable. How about you serve as my sustenance?"
The Ten Thousand Eyes Deceit proclaimed, its features contorted into a savage expression.
"Absolutely not. You are far too unsightly; I truly cannot bring myself to consume you."
"Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm, unleash it."
Ye Bai issued the command without hesitation.
"Hahaha, what can this mere Exotic Beast, which has yet to attain Tier Eight, possibly achieve?"
"Do you truly believe it can stand against me?"
"That is an absolute impossibility!"
"I am the formidable Ten Thousand Eyes Deceit, a supreme entity amongst the Tier Eight Deceit Kings."
"And you are naught but an Exotic Beast that has not even reached the threshold of Tier Eight."