Chapter 141: Big Boss Obtains a New Abstract Cheat

"Sorry, let's play another round."

This was Big Boss's first time using long-span Regeneration Regression.

The scene before his eyes rewound like a tape, spinning rapidly.

【This Regeneration Regression was triggered by yourself; you consumed 10,000 points of Bu Qi Zhi Ren.】

【You triggered Regeneration Regression; you will return to the past, arriving at the previous Save Point.】

【You were burned by Dian Huo, but your soul did not die because of him; you gained power from Dian Huo.】

【You obtained some remnants of Dian Huo; these remnants are Life Chained to Dian Huo.】

As a flash of light streaked across his vision, those bizarre and colorful scenes finally disappeared.

When Big Boss opened his eyes again, he was once more outside the Sage Academy.

The domed silver moon hung proudly overhead, and the cold wind remained.

The dead came back to life once more.

"As expected, saving before meeting Tifeng was the right decision."

"Hah, hah, I'm finally back."

Lilith floated beside him, looking fearfully at the quiet academy around them, and only relaxed after confirming that nothing had happened at the academy and that the echoes of that hell on earth had shattered like a dream.

"Damn it, this is too terrifying, isn't it? One fire, and it burned down the entire Full Moon Academy and the city below!"

"Is this the Abyss..."

"Can Tianming Continent really win against an enemy of this level?"

Lilith was doubtful, wondering which teacher had it out for her.

Is this really a B-rated doomsday world? How does it feel like S-rank or above?

"That wasn't ordinary flame; it was Dian Huo, a hidden plot in Act One Main Quest, and by common logic, a BOSS only the game's ending could deal with."

Big Boss found a place to sit, rubbing his temples as he explained.

Act One Main Quest, Shen Yu Zhi Lin—under normal procedure, after the protagonist enrolls, completes several tasks, gains the trust of Liuli and the Abyssal Eye Witch, then takes a task from them to assassinate the Full Moon Queen, triggering the Boss Battle.

But actually, all of this was the work of the Furious Father God and Dian Huo; they carried out several massacres at the school, killed several geniuses, and pinned the blame on the Full Moon Queen.

Their goal was to use the Abyssal Eye Witch to kill the Full Moon Queen.

After the Full Moon Queen died, the barrier was lifted, and the Abyss's invasion began again.

The precarious Tianming Continent lost its powerful combatants capable of sealing Abyss Power, and thus collapsed completely.

The kings of various regions were gradually corrupted by the Abyss.

Meanwhile, the protagonist ascended the historical stage, following the Witch Council's plan, going step by step to various places, killing those kings, burning them as kindling, and stopping the Abyss's erosion.

The truth of Full Moon Academy, and the information about Dian Huo, would only be known by players in the late game.

In the PC Version, to trigger the hidden plot of Chapter One, one needed to use some method in the final Full Moon Queen Boss Battle to put her in a Jia Si state.

Only then, in the later plot of confronting Dian Huo, would she wake up to help the protagonist seal Dian Huo.

This was also one of the trigger conditions for the Hidden Ending—Abyss Gate Closed, Tianming Continent entering the Magic Era.

Big Boss had always known Dian Huo was hidden inside the Magic Academy, but he didn't know its exact location.

After all, in Act One of the PC Version, this thing never appeared at all.

Big Boss had nearly turned Full Moon Academy upside down but never saw its shadow.

But now, he knew where this damn thing was.

"It's actually hidden in the Meditation Basin, what an Old Silver Coin..." Big Boss pinched his brow: "As expected, there are many new plots in the Brain-Computer Version..."

"In other words, to ensure plot progression, if the player doesn't act against the Full Moon Queen, Dian Huo will act on its own, right..."

What a rigorous game setting.

TMD, this damn game screwed me again, and I was already so cautious... just how many traps did you hide...

Hidetaka Miyazaki, you really deserve to die.

"Big Boss..." Lilith floated beside him, looking at him with some heartache.

After this return, Big Boss's expression was clearly off.

It seemed Liuli's death had deeply affected her.

Shaking her head, Lilith lay on his back: "What do you plan to do?"

"What else can I do? Send that Dian Huo and the Furious Father God to Special Operations Team One." Big Boss coldly snorted, an unprecedentedly dangerous smile appearing on his face: "This thing has a Health Bar right before my eyes; how could I let it go?"

"But..." Lilith hesitated, then advised: "The Full Moon Queen and Liuli combined are no match for that thing..."

"Of course I'm not going to kill him now." Big Boss shook his head: "Since we know the enemy is Dian Huo, we must prepare suitable means to deal with him."

"Fortunately, I know where those Items are."

"It just needs some time."

"Hah... really, now I'm relieved." Lilith exhaled: "You don't know, just now when Liuli died for you, I... sigh..."

"Alright, don't say more; I don't want to recall the story of being screwed." Big Boss frowned: "Anyway, I remember this grudge; I will make those two newborn Dong Xi repay a hundredfold."

The dog Designer ate his own knife, so he goes to take down the BOSS who dispensed the knives—perfectly reasonable.

Lilith tilted her head at Big Boss, blinking.

She suddenly realized this Defying Heaven Sword Tomb seemed not to be without feelings.

He just hid his feelings deeper.

Or perhaps, he himself wasn't aware that he had feelings for those few women?

Unbelievable, this Defying Heaven thing actually had feelings... cough cough.

Lilith thought and suggested: "Then let's hurry and leave now, go back early to prepare."

"No, we can't leave yet."

「Huh? 」Lilith said doubtfully.

Big Boss shook his head, looking toward the Sage Academy, his gaze like ice: 「I am an Evil Path Player, after all. 」

This was the greatest Butterfly Effect to appear during Big Boss's playthrough this time.

Because he had fixed history, gaining the title of Abyss Burial, and his performance in the Entrance Exam was too outstanding, it caused Tifeng, who originally should not have been interested in him, to set his sights on him.

And behind Tifeng was the enraged Father God, and on Tifeng's person, he even carried the Ritual Array for summoning the enraged Father God's descent.

The game would not have a process that cannot be Cleared.

So, the normal way to Clear should be to avoid Tifeng, seek the Queen's Protection, and pull the Plot back.

Big Boss had originally planned this way too; if he confirmed Tifeng had a problem, he would just avoid him directly.

But now it was different.

He had obtained a key card—Tifeng's Memory.

So, he wanted to go see Tifeng.

Because doing so could obtain greater benefits.

Lilith had followed Big Boss for a long time and had become a bit smarter; Instantly she thought of the problem, furrowing her brow: 「But, if we go see Tifeng, isn't that extremely dangerous? If we don't kill him, he'll kill us; if we kill him, it will trigger Dian Huo……」

「Isn't this a Dead End? Damn it, what should we do! 」

「Isn't there already a method? 」Big Boss suddenly laughed.

「Huh? 」Lilith was stunned.

「The key to everything lies in what Tifeng wants. 」Big Boss said slowly: 「He betrayed the Academy, turned to the Abyss, all to save his daughter (mother). 」

「If I tell him that the enraged Father God is just deceiving her, and her daughter (mother) has always been in my hands, what would happen? 」

「Huh? 」Lilith's eyes widened, then she Instantly Realized: 「So, just now you insisted on getting all the information about his daughter (mother) from Tifeng, even swearing an oath! 」

「Correct. 」Big Boss nodded: 「Winning hearts is the best strategy; since the enraged Father God could turn Tifeng, then I might not be unable to turn him either. After all, at the end of the last cycle, Tifeng did not agree with the enraged one's great Slaughter. 」

「But……」Lilith asked again: 「He has already been betrayed once by the Tianming Continent; will he still believe you? 」

「Who said I represent the Tianming Continent? 」Big Boss looked at Lilith inexplicably, raising his right hand.

The Mark/Insignia of the Three Mother Goddesses was Glowing on it.

Lilith's eyes grew brighter and brighter: 「Yes, after all, you are a Divine Chosen Candidate of the three Mother Goddesses of Suffering, Lust, and Deception. 」「With three Mother Goddesses vouching for you, and all the information about Tifeng's daughter (mother) as evidence……」

「Compared to that enraged Father God who wants to Slaughter, Tifeng will definitely believe you more! 」

「Correct, as long as we can win over Tifeng and make him my double agent, we will have eyes on the Dian Huo side. 」Big Boss nodded: 「Maybe we can……kill him in the early stage! 」

「You really are……」Lilith looked at Big Boss, hesitating to speak.

Honestly, she was Shocked.

She had never thought that, in such a situation, Big Boss could actually forcibly endure his sadness and make a layout targeting Dian Huo.

This Defying Heaven thing, how exactly did his head grow?

Facing the sudden accident and sadness, this guy not only could keep his Rationality, but could also deduce the optimal solution……

Is he really Human Race? Lilith suddenly realized that she had previously underestimated Big Boss, merely treating him as a Returner.

But actually, this guy was not merely a Returner.

Since entering Full Moon Academy, he had already encountered many things he had never experienced before.

He had no experience facing these things, and didn't know how they would develop afterward.

But these things not only did not become stumbling blocks slowing Big Boss's pace, but were instead turned by him into his own advantages.

His grasp and Analyze ability of the situation far exceeded ordinary people, and his application of his own abilities had even reached the extreme.

Monster.

This was a monster that could be considered a genius even among Saviors.

Big Boss didn't know what Lilith was thinking, and he didn't care.

He thought for a moment, then asked: 「But there's still some time now……oh, right, Lilith, I'm already Level 30, I should have new Skills for me, right? 」

「Mm-hmm, of course, and I've already replaced them all with Goddess Race trash abilities for you. 」

「Oh? So obedient? 」

「Of course, after all, I am your Savior Goddess, of course I have to cooperate with you! 」Lilith shook her head and swayed her brain, very pleased, sticking out her tongue, taking out three new ability books from her pocket: 「Take a look! 」

【Inherent Ability·I Am Your Mother (Trash): When you say「I am your mother」to a target whose Ability/Capability is below yours and whose trust in you is over 95%, they will one hundred percent believe you are their mother.】

【Inherent Ability·Fatty Tiger Must Die (Trash): You can ignore conditions and Kill targets whose names contain both「fat」and「tiger」characters, but note, the target must have the concept of Death, otherwise the ability does not take effect, and Killing requires consuming energy (Spiritual Power or Bu Qi Zhi Ren, etc.). If energy is insufficient, you will directly Die.】

【Inherent Ability·What? I Don't Believe It (Trash): When someone asks you a question, or tells you something, and you doubt the truth of that matter, that matter will happen according to how you imagine it; can only be used once every 24 hours. As a price, depending on the importance of the matter you doubt, and the Dragon's Strength of the one you doubt, your Lifespan will be deducted accordingly. If Lifespan is insufficient, you will directly Die.】

「How is it, is there an ability you want? 」Lilith also poked her head over, thoughtfully: 「Uh……why do they all feel like ribs! 」

Big Boss didn't pay attention to her, just thought expressionlessly.

These Three Abilities all looked very powerful at One Eye, but actually each had its own Limitation.

「I Am Your Mother」seemed awesome, almost could be said to cultivate a one hundred percent trustworthy Subordinate. But the problem was, it could only be used on people weaker than oneself, and trust also had to be very high……generally such people, Big Boss would choose to directly knife them down.

And, even if there was some Method to bypass this Limitation, Big Boss still had other concerns.

Because in this damn game, there were many powerful NPCs and BOSSes who all had mother complexes; being their mother was very likely to be screwed.

「This ability is still Excluded. 」

He looked toward the second one again.

This ability seemed trash; although it had the ability to Kill instantly, it was only effective on「Fatty Tiger」or「Tiger Fat」……in this game it was unknown if there was anyone named that.

But Big Boss knew that in the late game, there was a prayer that could forcibly change names.

If he obtained that prayer, combined with this ability, Big Boss's later Game Process would simply be sitting in a wheelchair.

But the problem was, that name-changing ability couldn't be obtained now……

It belonged to something to look forward to in the future.

"Hmm, this alternative, let's look at the next one."

He looked at the last ability again.

"Questioning? It really is quite useful."

This kind of ability that can reverse reality is already enough to be called a conceptual ability; it's a huge help for his next operations, whether deceiving Tifeng or seducing the Abyssal Eye Witch.

But the problem is, the cost is too great.

Deceiving a person actually requires paying with one's life as the price.

Truly lying with one's life.

Although Li Cheng still has quite a bit of Regeneration Power on him, which can be used to offset the consumption, if the fact being questioned exceeds the limit, he will still fail the game...

Moreover, Regeneration Regression also requires Regeneration Power; this remaining 800,000 or so power looks like a lot, but if used like this, it won't be long before it's used up.

"This ability is also a chicken rib..." Li Cheng sighed, but suddenly noticed the text description of the ability: "Wait, the cost is life... the cost..."

Li Cheng's eyes lit up.

That's right, this ability's restriction is a cost-type restriction.

And in Li Cheng's hand, there just happens to be a magic that can transfer costs! Thinking of this, he took out that Magic Book invented by Tifeng from his bosom.

【Badge Stone Transfer: From a causality standpoint, forcibly convert the user of a certain magic into another person, thereby exempting the cost required by the magic.】

【Inventor: Tifeng.】

【Sage Academy Evaluation: Not a bad magic, but the limitations are too great; the effect can only act on magic below Tier 4.】

What a coincidence? As long as this magic is used, the cost of consuming life can be transferred out.

I question, you die, simply perfect! Not only that, if utilized properly, this thing can even kill invisibly...

【What? I Don't Believe It】 + 【Badge Stone Transfer】 = Questioning Killing Style, another new Faction/School is born.

"Didn't expect there was actually such a heaven-defying Faction/School hidden, Quantum Technology, worthy of you." The corner of Li Cheng's mouth curled up, he gripped the 【What? I Don't Believe It】 Scroll.

A flash of golden light flickered, he learned this new ability.

"Hmm, then let's try it out, see if this Faction/School can be used!" Thinking for a bit, Li Cheng looked at Lilith: "You say something random to me."

"Ah?" Lilith tilted her head doubtfully: "You want to test the ability? Just got the ability, you can test once for free oh."

"Right, don't waste time!" Li Cheng urged, using Badge Stone Transfer.

"Okay okay..." Lilith thought for a bit, her face flushed red: "Li Cheng, I don't like you, not one bit!"

Li Cheng: "What? I don't believe it."

He questioned.

Lilith brushed her hair, her face even redder: "Oh, found... found out by you, ac... actually I... that... I like..."

Li Cheng: "..."

【Because the target Lilith was originally lying, therefore this questioning only cost 5 hours of life force.】

Good good good, so this is how it is? This Artificial Intelligence, actually really likes me...

I treat you as Siri, but you get horny for me...

Really a turn-off! But, Badge Stone Transfer didn't activate...

Li Cheng sighed: "Ah, indeed, this game's system is just as strict as I imagined."

"What's wrong, Li Cheng?" Lilith's face was still flushed red.

"Nothing, this Badge Stone Transfer invented by Tifeng in his early years is only useful for magic, while 【What? I Don't Believe It】 belongs to Inherent Ability." Li Cheng expressionless: "Just like before, in the Forbidden Magic Forest, my Inherent Ability wasn't restricted by 'magic cannot be used', Badge Stone Transfer is also ineffective against Inherent Ability, even if this thing's rating is only trash, it cannot transfer."

"Then what to do!" Lilith instantly got anxious.

If Li Cheng can't use Badge Stone Transfer, then isn't he really questioning with his life? In that case, this ability just obtained, doesn't it become scrap iron?

"The method is also very simple, isn't it?" Li Cheng smiled: "As long as we get that improved transfer magic in Tifeng's hands, wouldn't that work?"

While thinking, he walked towards the Sage Academy's main gate.

The cold moon hanging high in the Sky remained pale white like frost.

Under the moonlight, on that aged Old Tree, an Eight Eyes Spider was crawling towards the prey on the Spider Web, its long-haired spider feet soundless, shadows stretched very long,

Just like a Death God walking in the darkness, raising its Scythe.

But it didn't realize, a crow was perched on a branch less than two meters behind it, blood-red pupils staring dead at it.

Li Cheng entered the Sage Academy, waved at the kindly-faced Tifeng: "Professor, good evening."

(Chapter Complete)