A giant centipede, over a meter thick, lay sprawled on the ground. Its hard, sharp carapace bore no wounds, yet upon closer inspection, its insides had liquefied, leaving only an intimidating husk.
Lin Zheyuan, looking dejected, sat atop the centipede's corpse, blowing smoke rings. He was feeling rather weary.
This centipede was one of the strongest creatures in the amusement park. In terms of combat ability alone, it was even stronger than Gedu, who was still recovering from serious injuries. Thus, Lin Zheyuan had to put considerable effort into defeating it.
According to the Hunter Association's danger ratings for monsters, this centipede was classified as Disaster-class, equivalent to an Assimilation-level super-powered individual. Its very existence was a catastrophe for the real world.
As the person in charge of the city, Lin Zheyuan's ability to handle a monster of this caliber alone was already quite formidable.
However, before he could even finish this post-battle cigarette, an ominous aura washed over him like a bucket of cold water. The hand holding the cigarette trembled slightly.
"Hey... this is cheating, isn't it? Even for someone from the Blood of Blasphemy, this is going too far!"
Lin Zheyuan looked at the towering Ferris wheel, shivering slightly. He finally understood the purpose of the amusement park's setup – not only to offer sacrifices to the master behind it but also to summon an even more powerful monster!
"I can only try to kill the summoner before that thing descends. Otherwise, the people in this amusement park... no, no one in this vicinity will survive!"
"It's time to fight with all I've got!"
He tossed the cigarette away and his body rapidly expanded and transformed, finally becoming a bizarre, floating green eyeball over two meters in diameter!
Shallow red, nerve-like tentacles sprouted from the back of the eyeball. From behind, it resembled a vibrant sea urchin.
Asssimilation-level, the True Sight Evil Eye!
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"Prosperity, democracy, civility, harmony, freedom, equality, justice, rule of law..."
That aura had only existed for a fleeting moment, but its impact was far from instantaneous. With great effort, Wen Wen managed to calm his emotions, cold sweat appearing on his forehead.
In that instant, he had wanted to return to the statue, tear Tao Wen and Li Dazhuang apart with his bare hands, and then send them to the containment facility as food for monsters!
"This is too dangerous. The situation has changed, and I can't stay here any longer."
Wen Wen considered leaving. For himself, he would rather die than become a monster he couldn't control.
Once that step was taken, even with everything that made him human, he would no longer be human!
Wen Wen only sought to protect himself. He didn't mind saving lives, but he wasn't so noble as to sacrifice himself for others.
If he could save people at this amusement park, that would be for the best. If not, he had done his best. With such dangerous entities present, every second he lingered was a step closer to madness or death.
As he was about to leave, the Disaster Gloves automatically appeared. He felt a different kind of sensation emanating from them – it was the first time Wen Wen had perceived emotion, or rather, a need, from the Disaster Gloves.
Hunger, thirst, it needed something, and what it needed was deep within the Furong River Amusement Park. It wanted Wen Wen to obtain that item.
Wen Wen stood frozen, his expression flickering between indecisiveness and determination. He was weighing the gains and losses.
Originally, Wen Wen's own safety and sanity held a slightly greater weight on the scales, outweighing saving people and seeking thrills. However, with the needs of the Disaster Containment Facility added, Wen Wen had to make more careful considerations.
Wen Wen owed his current strength entirely to the Disaster Containment Facility. If he obtained what the facility desired this time, he might unlock more permissions and become even stronger.
He was not someone who excessively clung to life. His seeking out battles with monsters was walking on a razor's edge. Against opponents of similar strength, he never retreated; he simply didn't want to waste his life on battles he was destined to lose.
The containment facility didn't force Wen Wen to obtain that item, but that desire was conveyed to Wen Wen's heart, compelling him to consider it.
After some thought, Wen Wen decided not to flee for the time being. He would leave after obtaining that item.
Following the guidance of the containment facility, Wen Wen headed deeper into the Furong River Amusement Park, though still some distance from the giant Ferris wheel.
Along the way, Wen Wen occasionally sensed the presence of ordinary people. Under the influence of that aura, they had become slightly peculiar.
They were still human, but deep within their hearts, some places might have changed.
Bypassing a few super-powered individuals or monsters engaged in combat, he arrived at the entrance of an underground haunted house.
This area was considered a deserted section of the Furong River Amusement Park. A large area in front of the haunted house was hastily cordoned off with railings. Weeds grew profusely inside, and there wasn't even a sign.
The land within the amusement park should be expensive, so why was such a plot of land being wasted... There was likely something amiss here.
Well, since the Disaster Gloves were pointing here, it was almost certain there was a problem.
Just as Wen Wen was about to stride in to grab the item and leave, his eyelids suddenly twitched. He quickly crouched down as a golden light zipped past his scalp, taking a few strands of hair with it.
"Good thing I didn't use the Talking Treant physique, or losing these few hairs would have killed me from the pain," Wen Wen said ruefully as he stood up. He knew the process of searching for that item wouldn't be easy.
"Goo goo goo..."
A rooster, as tall as a person, emerged from the haunted house with elegant steps, strutting proudly like a peacock.
This rooster was covered in golden-yellow feathers, its comb a vibrant red, as if it were about to bleed. Sharp teeth were faintly visible on its beak, indicating it wasn't a docile creature.
Behind the rooster, a large shadow was huddled. Ordinary people couldn't see clearly, but Wen Wen could.
It was a giant turtle, a meter tall, with golden scales resembling fish scales on its limbs and head. Its gaping maw was filled with sharp teeth, unlike any ordinary turtle.
"That rooster's comb could make two dishes, and that giant turtle... hiss, it would probably make good soup." Seeing the large rooster and turtle, Wen Wen first confirmed that he hadn't shrunk.
"Human, do you wish to live? If you make me happy, I will not kill you," the rooster said proudly, its voice like that of an ancient eunuch. Su Dan Novel Network.
Wen Wen's expression was odd. Had he encountered another bizarre monster?
However, monsters were inherently different from humans, so being strange was normal.
"How do I make you happy?"
"Praise me!" the rooster declared with its head held high.
After thinking for a while, Wen Wen managed to muster a few words. He usually didn't mock people, so praising someone?