The Gentleman at the End

The Golden Lung Venerable manipulated the flow of the world's gases through his breath to transmit his voice across the entire world. His words caused the rapidly spreading epidemic groups to slow their pace and turn their attention to this group of outsiders.

If it were ten years ago, the Patients would have deeply doubted the intentions of these outsiders,

but after William's "False Moon Performance" in the Old World three years ago, he informed and demonstrated to all Patients the true threat from the world beyond, "Evil," and even bestowed some Audience members with external powers through the Clinic on the Moon.

Moreover, many Silver Circle powerhouses have either seen or mastered abilities related to Divinity, deeply understanding that the external system can significantly enhance their own epidemics, even creating entirely new avenues of development.

Most importantly,

The new Plague Lord, the Madman King, the initial Completion, William Behrens, decisively abandoned his development and prospects in the Old World when he became the Plague Lord and directly traveled to the external world.

This intrigued the other Plague Lords about the outside world, as none of them wanted to be surpassed by this newly appointed Plague Lord, William.

For these reasons,

The Silver Circle Patients around the world were very interested in the words of the Golden Lung Venerable, and various Source Epidemic Areas began to take action.

Whether they had established a base in the New World or were still active in the Old World, as long as they had reached the Silver Circle Level, they took action to move towards the location given by the Golden Lung Venerable.

Even if they didn't participate in the so-called test, they wanted to personally see what a god outside their world looked like.

Wherever there are people, there is business. The Duke's caravan also set out immediately.

Zede, Marko, and Martin, along with the Parasite Nash, first chose to return to Zion. After a meeting discussion, Zion still prepared to prioritize self-development. There would certainly be a large gathering of Patients, the opportunities were not many, and it was inferred that these gods might come again later, so there was no need to rush.

Therefore, the ones who chose to go to the "Platform" were still only the aforementioned three people, plus Reagan. Principal Desline was eager to see the outside world.

Because of the Principal's presence, the five-person team did not need to hurry. They could simply use group spatial teleportation to reach the position near the "Platform."

Before Desline collaborated with the Stargazer to set up a stable Transmission Array,

The new Parasite Nash, without anyone noticing, suddenly crouched on the ground, sniffing frantically with his nose near Desline's leg, especially close to her foot, occasionally stretching out his tongue to lick the ground she stepped on.

This action was immediately deemed perverted, and a stomp infused with Falling Stardust directly landed.

Click!

Nash's head was stomped into the ground over two meters deep, but the face that was trampled only had its skin broken. His bones seemed to have merged with Special Iron Chains and were completely unharmed.

Nash was not angry at all, instead seizing the opportunity to make zero-distance contact with the Principal's sole, achieving his 'goal.'

When the Principal pulled her right foot out of the ground, she directly pulled Nash out of it as well.

He had already put his nostrils directly on the sole of her foot, excitedly shouting.

"Indeed...Indeed, it has the Boss's scent! Although it's very faint, it's definitely there!

Hello, ma'am, you must be very familiar with Boss William, right? I've been trying to capture the lingering scent of the Boss since I entered the city, and it finally got caught when I met you."

After confirming the scent, Nash did not pester the Principal further, sitting aside with a silly smile.

"What is your relationship with William?"

"He is my boss. I'm his deputy! It's been two years since Boss left; I was almost sick... This time, finally smelling some of the Boss's scent, my mood has improved a lot!"

"William used to be my student. We frequently discussed Stargazing together."

"Oh! Boss has components of Platinum Blood in his body and is proficient in Star Secret Techniques, through which he developed his unique 'Abyss Transmission' by combining with the Abyss.

So that's it~ Since you are also the Boss's teacher, I will definitely protect you well!"

"I don't need your protection, thank you."

Desline continued focusing on the drawing of the Transmission Array. Although her expression didn't change, internally she was amazed at Nash's strength. Her sole was faintly aching due to the previous stomp.

She had never stepped on anything so hard; it was like stepping on the surface of an iron chain that stretched thousands of meters.

[Array Activation]

The five of them instantly arrived at a marine region from within Zion, appearing several hundred meters above sea level. The gathering Patients exceeded expectations, swarming densely around them.

About a kilometer away on the ocean surface, there was a "Square Stone Platform" built by outsiders.

The dimensions were only 100×100m, with no Audience seating. It seemed the vast sea and sky around were reserved for the 'Audience.'

The elderly man in a golden robe and ten individuals exuding various Divinities had already taken their stand to await them at the venue's edge.

Although nothing seemed to surround the Stone Platform, a faint golden mist of approximately ten meters in depth was separating it.

This seemingly ordinary golden mist actually halted most Patients' steps.

Some Silver Circle Patients trying to approach the Stone Platform had the 'qi' within them drawn away immediately upon touching the golden mist! All life reactions ceased at once, and the parts touching the mist instantly necrotized, forcing them to retreat.

Obviously.

Only those who could penetrate the golden mist had the qualification to step onto the platform and communicate with this group to receive subsequent rewards and opportunities.

At this moment, the elder's voice echoed from the surrounding space once more.

"It seems everyone from the Pathology World is very enthusiastic, so many people came here in just half an hour. Now, let me first talk about the true purpose of this visit, as well as the means of providing opportunities and rewards.

You likely already know, a 'substance' capable of threatening all Planes is spreading, and it is difficult to eradicate.

We are conducting 'talent recruitment' on a full Plane scale. Anyone selected will have the qualification to go to the core city of the Main Material Plane, enjoy all citizenship rights, and learn about the Multi-Universe's knowledge, with particularly outstanding individuals even obtaining 'Divine Status.'

For you, the Plague Expressers, and considering our previous misunderstandings and invasions of you, apart from recruitment, I will also provide some rewards as compensation.

It may be material, or it may be some privileges, depending on the situation.

This is our first time conducting a 'talent screening' at the Pathology World. Since we are not very aware of your current strengths, making suitable rules is challenging, so we will use a 'battle mode' for screening.

The screening will be limited to ten individuals.

If this screening goes well, more opportunities and world exchanges will come soon.

Furthermore, as your judge, I will do my best to avoid 'Death.' If the Patient loses their ability to act, I will immediately remove them."

The Golden Lung Venerable's voice carried such a 'peaceful feeling' that all Patients who heard him felt at peace, even those who hated the outside invaders were somewhat mollified by it.

The golden mist surrounding the Stone Platform was quite high in intensity, and likely only Silver Circle Patients with 'Under the King' strength could pass through unaffected.

Even if ordinary Silver Circles pushed with difficulty through it, few would have the strength for more challenging duels.

Most Patients of 'Under the King' status were already affiliated somewhere, and if selected, they would be leaving the Pathology World, so they naturally needed to consider this matter carefully.

In the distance, Mr. Fear and Magician Jian from the Fear Circus silently watched.

On a distant continent,

within a newly established estate shared with the Skin Factory, the Great Emperor was watching it all intently with twin golden eyes. He had no plans to leave the Pathology World at the moment, just watching the show.

He disdained to travel to the Main Material Plane through such means but would do so on his own.

He didn't care to travel to the Material Plane this way; he was simply spectating.

The ocean exploded.

A giant shark leaped from the ocean surface, its body more than a thousand meters long, and transformed into the shape of a man mid-air, using a water film covering his entire body to resist the corrosion of the mist, and landed stably on the Stone Platform.

It was unexpected to see that he would be the first to appear; this ancient shark with skull-shaped barnacles covering its skin.

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