Online: I Can See Health Bars Chapter 1681 - 753: Transformation (Part 2)

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Previously on Online: I Can See Health Bars...
Luo Jianqing emerges from a mysterious sphere, seemingly having used it for cultivation and grown stronger. Daoist Qing Yan urges everyone to flee immediately due to an imminent threat, while Fang Yu notices Luo Jianqing's prior knowledge of their plans. Meanwhile, Guan Anxuan's memories return, revealing she experienced three long dreams, the last of which involved being rescued by a young hero who matched a recurring shadow in her mind.

"Diao Deyi! You can call me, Hero Diao!"

Light shone in Guan Anxuan’s eyes, love surged uncontrollably like a tide.

However, the young man’s heart was not on her, but on the free-spirited dream of becoming a hero.

Guan Anxuan then accompanied the young man in his wanderings, growth, and making a name for himself.

Until one night with flowers and a full moon, both in their thirties, the man finally confessed his feelings to her.

But...

Just at such a beautiful moment...

Crack!!!

A crack opened in the space.

Like a face of a mirror shattering with an opening, it was an unknown darkness, making people fearful.

While Guan Anxuan was at a loss...

Ssss!!

The man who had just expressed his feelings to her reached out and pierced her chest.

"...how..."

"...how could it be..."

"You..."

Guan Anxuan was falling.

Darkness... darkness... endless darkness!

Until...

She opened her eyes.

The dream ended.

The retrieval of memory started from the third layer of the dream, retrospecting layer by layer, recovering step by step.

Thus, Guan Anxuan’s understanding of the real world was also gradually, bit by bit, becoming clearer and clearer.

Just... the adventure experience together in the Land of Gathering Evil seemed like something from a lifetime, a prior life.

Even knowing this is the reality, the true reality, the hazy, blurred feeling made her unable to take her gaze off Fang Yu.

"...So, everyone was just caught in a profound illusion within the black cocoon, like a long dream. Now that we’ve awakened, we should continue our rescue mission."

Daoist Qing Yan’s explanation ended at this moment.

Daoist Qing Yan spoke rather simply, not even mentioning the Black Lotus Eye, and merely described the general function of the black cocoon.

Fang Yu frowned and looked towards the people behind him.

So it was just a dream, is this guy’s mind still not clear?

What’s wrong, what kind of dream did this woman have? Although I did save you, there’s no need to involve me in your dream...

Fang Yu’s gaze made Guan Anxuan instinctively shrink back a little, but soon, she gritted her teeth and continued to hold Fang Yu’s sleeve tightly, as if showing her attitude.

"Some people may lose themselves in dreams that feel too real. But don’t worry, as long as they’re free from the black cocoon, their own memories will gradually awaken, helping them discern reality from illusion. Of course, if someone fails to keep their heart, they might experience symptoms like insanity."

When Daoist Qing Yan said this, he glanced at Fang Yu, clearly indicating something.

It even seemed like Fang Yu was deliberately being made responsible for the obviously mentally unstable Guan Anxuan.

No, no, not this, this kind of thing shouldn’t be my responsibility, why should I be responsible for this woman’s insanity!

Fang Yu wanted to shake his head, but was glared back by Daoist Qing Yan’s look.

Since Daoist Qing Yan lost his composure in front of Fang Yu once, his attitude towards him clearly worsened.

Considering the terrifying power of Daoist Qing Yan, Fang Yu decided to bear with it for now.

That Black Lotus Eye, who knows what level of Great Demon it is, if there really is danger, it still requires Daoist Qing Yan to handle it.

"Ha... ha... ha... so it was just a dream, I really had a long dream. But I’m awake now! Daoist Qing Yan, for the sake of Yunyun and rescuing Lord Shouguan, I am willing to give everything!"

Dongfang Aotian’s awkward laughter sounded, the kind of laughter with pauses that masked embarrassment.

No one knew what kind of dream this guy experienced, initially, when he first came out of the black sphere, his mental state was obviously not right, but now, he’s much more normal, just like his usual self.

Looking at Fatty Jia, his eyes were still somewhat dazed, but it was evident, as memories surfaced, distinguishing reality from illusion, he was already in a ready state.

Only the Eight Diagrams Demon was terrifyingly silent, its eyes seemed to become profound and dangerous, making Fang Yu feel somewhat worried.

Among the few, the most normal, even benefitting positively, was Luo Jianqing.

This guy, no one knew what he experienced in the dream, perhaps even teamed up with Daoist Qing Yan to reach some deal with the Black Lotus Eye, benefiting greatly in the dream, manifesting an overwhelming Sword Intent that felt like the Innate Sword Body.

Thinking about the vines appearing on the surface of the black sphere while everyone was inside, Fang Yu was thoughtful.

It seems the influence of other people’s dreams wasn’t as profound on them as it was on Guan Anxuan, so they could all recover, while Guan Anxuan was nearly devoured by the Black Lotus Eye, that’s why she’s still in a daze.

"Stop!"

At this time, Daoist Qing Yan suddenly raised his hand to give the command.

Because of the threat of the Black Lotus Eye, Daoist Qing Yan was visibly more anxious.

What was once a casual order, it now became absolute.

Naturally, everyone stopped in the group.

Except for Guan Anxuan, who hadn’t yet shaken off the cocoon’s influence, everyone else had essentially reverted to their pre-Land of Gathering Evil state.

"Daoist Qing Yan, is there danger?"

"No perception of demons."

Fatty Jia and Dongfang Aotian’s voices rang, their expressions were tense.

But Daoist Qing Yan just gave Luo Jianqing a glance.

The latter understood, stepped forward, and began to slowly draw his sword.

What had been ever-present around him, the faint sharp Sword Intent, seemed mobilized now, with an explosive ringing echoing terrifyingly!

Buzz!!!

The clear sword cry echoed in everyone’s ears, and they saw Luo Jianqing’s sword thrust directly into the magma lake ground beneath his feet.

The sword easily penetrated the surface layer of the magma lake, but with a crack, it seemed to activate some mechanism.

The Sword Intent circulating among them suddenly surged into the sword!

Like opening a grand door, the moment the Sword Intent reached some limit.

Rumble!!

The ground shook violently.

The magma lake, as dense as solid, started gradually liquifying amidst the tremors.

The ground sizzled, Fang Yu watching in wide-eyed amazement.

Because as the magma lake began to liquefy, a Stone Gate emerged on the spot where Luo Jianqing had inserted his treasure sword.

Yes, like a basement entry, a Stone Gate that could be pushed open slowly emerged before everyone.

"Go in!"

With a shout, Daoist Qing Yan pushed it open and stepped inside!

Watching the bubbling, boiling magma lake, Fang Yu decisively followed as the second person.

But as he entered the Stone Gate, Fang Yu suddenly felt a sense of imbalance.

For at the moment he jumped down, upon entering the Stone Gate, his leap turned into a falling motion.

Space inverted like a Rubik’s Cube, akin to up and down switching, causing him to land on his bottom on the ground.

Contrarily, others seemed to understand, imitating Daoist Qing Yan, stepping inside as if stepping into the void.

The moment their feet landed, the spatial logic had transitioned.

Looking back, the outer scenery appeared as if they were lying down, gazing at the starry sky through a small well’s mouth.

The turbulent magma flowed back and forth like rushing rivers.

And this position seemed like the center-eye of the magma lake’s whirlpool, continually attracting magma to rotate around this opening.

"Stop daydreaming, since entering here, we’re racing against time!"

While not understanding what Daoist Qing Yan meant, seeing him move, Fang Yu naturally followed suit.

And Guan Anxuan, like a shadow, actually followed closely again.

Fang Yu opened his mouth, hesitated to speak, and closed it quickly once more.

Forget it, let her follow, sooner or later, when her head clears, she’ll leave.

While traveling, glancing around, it felt like an Underground Mausoleum.

As if they’d employed some method to suddenly delve deep into the heart of an Underground Mausoleum.

Further ahead, a gigantic stone lion statue stood high like a gatekeeping general, almost a hundred feet tall, exuding an imposing presence just by appearance.