Bai Yu had sharp eyes and immediately took in the stranger’s appearance.
Beneath the blood-stained black cloak was a head of black hair, fair skin, and a pair of crimson pupils that flashed before his eyes.
It was unexpectedly the mysterious person who had suddenly appeared and vanished not long ago!
Bai Yu was instantly shocked.
Yet in the flash of a spark, another line of text popped up in his mind:
[Level 5 Ace Tier Top Esper, Esper Type: Telekinesis]
Bai Yu was startled once more.
He had actually directly seen through this mysterious person’s esper level and esper type!
The ability to see through mutated creatures’ esper abilities earlier was no mere coincidence; rather, it seemed he genuinely possessed this capability, and it had nothing to do with any system.
He had undergone further awakening after being poisoned by the lychee.
Not only did he possess esper powers, but he also had the ability to automatically identify the levels and esper types of mutated creatures and espers.
The cheat he had acquired after time-traveling seemed even more massive than he had imagined.
However, Bai Yu had no time to dwell on this right now, for the Level 4 Tian Gou that had chased the mysterious person here stopped right in front of them, baring their teeth with ferocious expressions. Vigilant and cruel, they stared intently at the pair, slowly stepping outward to spread across the surroundings and tightly surrounding them, narrowing the hunting circle step by step.
Bai Yu’s heart tightened even further.
Yet he still immediately squatted down to support the mysterious person, who had collapsed onto the ground and was struggling to crawl up.
He was injured; a strong scent of blood emanated from his body, and his condition was extremely poor as well. His body seemed as though it had been forcibly restricted, his movements a fraction slower than a normal person’s.
Bai Yu knew the other man was suffering from the Level 4 Tian Gou’s esper suppression. Otherwise, given the other’s Level 5 prowess, it would have been impossible for him not to take down this group of Level 4 mutated creatures, let alone fall into such a disheveled state.
Yet there were also suspicious aspects: between esper levels, a superior was almost in a state of absolute suppression over an inferior. The mysterious person’s current status still didn’t quite make logical sense, unless he had already been injured before encountering the Tian Gou attack.
Bai Yu immediately grabbed the mysterious person’s arm, using strength to haul the other man up. The next instant, he felt the man’s body stiffen in his palm for a fraction of a second. The mysterious person also raised his head, his sharp gaze locking onto Bai Yu, his crimson pupils gleaming with a dark light in the night like gorgeous red rubies hidden deep within a profound cave.
“Are you alright?” Bai Yu spoke instinctively.
When the mysterious person clearly saw Bai Yu, a flash of astonishment instantly crossed his eyes, and he frowned heavily.
Yet at that moment, the surrounding Tian Gou suddenly erupted into a chorus of attacking snarls. Bai Yu’s eyes widened instantly, and he instinctively hoisted up the slightly rigid body of the mysterious person.
He saw several Tian Gou leaping toward them in unison. Bai Yu felt as though his heart had stopped for a second, his eyes widening like copper bells. The extreme danger of life being snatched away raced like a bolt of electricity from his spine straight to his brain, gripping it fiercely.
He was going to die!
That was a mutated creature the size of a rhinoceros!
Just the sheer pressure of it coming down was enough to crush a person to death!
Yet at this moment of crisis, the mysterious person beside him immediately raised his hand. The next instant, six or seven tree branches flew past at a speed invisible to the naked eye, piercing straight toward the fiercely lunging Tian Gou.
Puchi!
Blood instantly splattered from the bodies of the Tian Gou, which were patterned like lynxes, and shrill, miserable cries instantly echoed through the empty forest.
Bai Yu watched this scene with slight astonishment. When he snapped back to his senses, the man beside him had already wrapped an arm around his waist, instantly shifting them both a few meters away.
Only then did Bai Yu snap back to reality, but before his brain could process it again, he saw the mysterious person hugging him suddenly collapse softly. Instinctively reaching out to catch him, Bai Yu heard the other man break into a violent, fitful cough, dark facial covering slowly dripping with bright red blood, and he was coughing up blood.
Bai Yu was instantly alarmed. However, at that moment, those stabbed Tian Gou charged forward fiercely once again, the vanguard springing into a leap and baring gleaming, cold claws straight at Bai Yu and the mysterious person.
Almost instinctively, Bai Yu dragged the weak mysterious person and dodged sideways.
Yet the movement was still a beat too slow. Bai Yu’s back was exposed beneath the sharp claws; with a sharp rip, his white shirt tore, and a heart-wrenching pain swept rapidly across his entire body.
Bai Yu felt the wound hurt so intensely that his scalp instantly tingled, while his back, scraped by the cold wind, gushed with warm liquid, the stench of blood instantly choking his nasal cavity.
Yet his current situation left him no time to care about these pains. He forced his brain to stay calm: how on earth could he use his esper ability to kill these mutated creatures?!
After missing its pounce, that Tian Gou landed on the ground, hastily braked its momentum, turned around swiftly to reunite with the other charging Tian Gou, and attempted to surround Bai Yu and the mysterious person once again.
Seeing this, Bai Yu’s expression grew even sterner, dragging the mysterious person to sprint straight out from a gap.
Yet the Tian Gou saw through his intentions. One of them leaped fiercely, soaring over Bai Yu’s head and landing steadily right in the direction of the exit Bai Yu wanted to break through.
Bai Yu’s eyes widened instantly, for these mutated creatures were actually this tricky!
Surrounded on all sides by the Tian Gou, who crouched with towering bodies, baring teeth while blood and foul saliva dripped continuously from sharp fangs, emitting low growls in their throats as they prepared to tear apart their prey, they took slow steps and closed in once more.
Watching this extremely dangerous scene, Bai Yu felt his heart compressed to the extreme. He didn’t even dare to swallow his saliva, and his forehead broke out in cold sweat from tension. His back was completely soaked through by blood and sweat, bringing an extreme, stinging sensation.
He stared closely at these towering figures gathering around him; within this tiny square inch of space, everything was pitch-black shadows, instilling terror.
How on earth could he kill these mutated creatures?
This mysterious person hanging from his arm was currently semi-conscious and seemed completely unreliable.
If only he could alter the genetic makeup of these mutated creatures, just like how the window bars and window glass had shattered into powder, or if these dog-like and cat-like monsters could simply turn back into obedient cats and dogs.
As long as their genes were modified, they could become a vulnerable party he could easily eliminate.
This thought grew increasingly intense.
At that moment, the Tian Gou that had approached Bai Yu first suddenly halted its steps, its fierce visage instantly distorting. The next instant, the skin covered by thick fur instantly split open, spraying a thick gush of fresh blood with a puchi.
This scene instantly stunned Bai Yu.
Witnessing this, the surrounding Tian Gou also seemed to experience a wave of astonishment, shifting their gaze toward the sudden mishap that had befell their companion.
The next moment, that Tian Gou’s skin split open again, its fur abruptly contracting to expose bleeding, bright red flesh.
Then, an even more bizarre sight unfolded before his eyes: that red flesh wriggled like maggots, as if the Tian Gou’s muscle groups had gained consciousness of their own.
Bai Yu was instantly shocked, but the next moment, an image abruptly flashed into his mind.
The Tian Gou before him appeared with crystal clarity in his consciousness. A creature that was originally a complete organism was decomposed in an instant down into individual cells, which further broke down into molecules, then atoms, and finally subatomic particles.
The entire ferocious and strong Tian Gou became the most negligible trifle in his eyes.
In a mere instant, Bai Yu understood precisely what kind of esper power he possessed.
He could manipulate atoms, and even subatomic particles.
Inorganic matter like window bars and window glass were directly decomposed into their smallest constituent units, instantly causing their originally sturdy properties to cease existing.
As for living organisms, the simplest and fastest method was genetic modification.
Once the genetic chain mutated, the entire biological organism would disintegrate in an instant.
Figuring this out in a flash, Bai Yu locked his gaze onto the dying Tian Gou, his expression turning ruthless as his intent flashed rapidly forward.
The next instant, that maggot-like, writhing red flesh instantly fell silent. Almost instantaneously, like falling dominoes, it collapsed abruptly. The muscle and fur of the complete Tian Gou turned into pus, sliding off the skeleton like magma.
Thud!
The massive skeleton collapsed with a crash, smashing into the filthy pus.
This scene instantly intimidated the other Tian Gou that were lingering and waiting for an opportunity.
Vigilant snarls instantly rushed toward Bai Yu in unison, yet several Tian Gou instinctively stepped backward, their eyes revealing a trace of retreat and fear.
Seeing this, a sarcastic sneer emerged on Bai Yu’s cold and indifferent face: today, not a single one of these Tian Gou would get away!
His gaze instantly swept across all the Tian Gou, his intent having already unfolded like a shadow to form a domain, tightly surrounding these mutated creatures.
Seemingly sensing the approach of danger, the Tian Gou finally revealed obvious panic, turning tail to flee.
Yet the next instant, their claws were instantly halted. Like an invisible, sharp blade, the fur on the Tian Gou’s limbs rapidly shed, their muscles dissolved into pus, and bare white bones were visible to the naked eye.
The next moment, several Tian Gou collapsed with a crash, breathing heavily and emitting mournful cries from their mouths.
Yet in less than a few seconds, those mournful cries also dissipated into the air along with the decomposition of their organic bodies.
Looking at the skeletal remains scattered all over the ground, Bai Yu’s spirits grew increasingly elated.
His esper ability was truly an overpowered cheat! As long as he used it well, he could completely act as an invincible mage and assassin!
He could easily deal with Level 4 Tian Gou, which meant his esper power was above Level 4. Since this mysterious person was Level 5 Ace tier, already a top-tier esper, he probably possessed Level 5 as well, placing him at the very peak of the pyramid in this alternate world.
If that was the case, the difficulty of putting down roots in this alternate world seemed much lower than expected.
Thinking of this, Bai Yu’s elated spirit grew even more pleasant.
Right at that moment, movement came from Bai Yu’s arm, causing him to react: there was still a wounded person who hadn’t been treated!
He immediately looked toward the mysterious person he was half-supporting in his arms. Yet at that very moment, intense pain from his back swept across all his nerves, instantly draining his previously vibrant body.
His eyes widened, and the next instant, he uncontrollably collapsed softly. The exhaustion and weakness following the use of his esper power also surged forward.
Bai Yu collapsed to the ground with a thud, while the man he was supporting happened to land right on top of him, leaving him instantly unable to catch his breath.
Feeling utterly exhausted, he slowly closed his eyes.
A single thought suddenly remained in his mind.
Was he about to die again, or could he finally return to the apocalyptic reality?
Long Chixuan, however, was shaken awake by the fall. What met his eyes, besides the pale white skeletons mixed with foul-smelling pus, was Bai Yu’s body gradually becoming transparent and disappearing.
The deep, sharp crimson pupils instantly constricted.