Chapter 279

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Chapter 279: The Brave Hero

Bai Yan gazed at the enormous golden pupils in the sky, which obscured the sun and covered the whole sky.

It was so majestic, covering everything in its path.

It was incredibly disheartening.

Capable of destroying everything.

Unstoppable.

Deep inside Bai Yan’s heart, a fear that was hard to conceal emerged.

Is this my enemy, the object that the “Babel Tower” game is striving against?

Ruled above all the gods!

One of the twenty-seven beings situated at the highest level in the multiverse!

Outer God!

The Enigmatic Gazer, the Pupil of Chaos, the Eye of Plunder… There were just so many nicknames about them.

In reality, for the Outer God, “names” held no meaning whatsoever. These nicknames were merely bestowed upon them by the ignorant ones.

He possesses the ability to twist and bring chaos to all things.

Capable of influencing everything within the multiverse!

Bai Yan stared for quite some time, and gradually, he started to feel a bit dizzy and disoriented.

Just then, a massive golden ribbon burst forth from the center of Tatsumi City, appearing in the sky. Combined with countless golden ribbons from all directions, it astonishingly concealed the terrifying pupils.

Bai Yan was momentarily taken aback, realizing that it was someone from within the “Rainbows” who was making a move.

“Heart of Radiance?”

So, he turned his attention to his phone.

The Babel Tower game.

Who made you, after all?

Why have you appeared in my hands?

In this moment, perhaps all the questions ceased to matter.

Bai Yan took a deep breath.

At least, our present purpose is definitely the same!

That is to save the world!

On the screen of the Babel Tower, the game interface was trembling slightly, and the images occasionally warped, as if they were being influenced by some powerful disturbance.

However, the functions within the game could still be used normally.

That was already enough.

“Game tip:”

“Main mission: The Doomsday Crisis (Part One) has arrived earlier than expected.”

“This is our… final… and only opportunity.”

“Good luck to you.”

Bai Yan smiled slightly. Although he didn’t know who had left these words, he was certain that he would have “good luck”.

Main quest: The Doomsday Crisis!

The new game mode is called “Strategic Point Mode”.

In the game interface, a large map of Noah’s world appeared first, with five crimson “strategic points” floating on it.

According to the detailed description, they were actually “summoning locations for the Outer Gods.”

As a “Savior” player, you need to arrange Core Operators for battle and defeat the enemies at the “strategic points”.

Later, the Core Operator needed to stay at the “strategic point” to maintain the state of the ritual being disrupted, preventing the enemies from repairing the “strategic point”.

And after being defeated, the enemies could also release new foes, attempting to reclaim the “strategic point”.

Main quest: The completion key to the Doomsday Crisis lies in the success of the “Descent”.

Bai Yan had long noticed that at the top of the phone screen, there was a progress bar filled to about “five percent”.

When all five “strategic points” are held by the enemies, the progress bar of “Descent” starts to fill up quickly.

And the more “strategic points” that are taken by the Babel Tower, the slower the progress bar of “Descent” will increase.

When the progress bar of “Descent” reaches one hundred percent, the Outer God descends, and the game ends!

When all the strategic points are successfully taken by the members of Babel Tower, the Doomsday Crisis comes to an end! The main quest is victorious!

The five “strategic points” of the Doomsday Crisis, three of them are located in Tatsumi City, specifically in the deep underground of Platinum Zone, in the residential buildings of Haiming District, and somewhere in the outskirts of the city wilderness.

There is one more at the bottommost level of Night Union’s Ring City.

The last location was outside the sixth district of Annottales.

Bai Yan nodded gently; Tatsumi City was indeed a very important place. In the Doomsday Crisis, there were three ritual locations located here.

In the first playthrough, every first occurrence of the Doomsday Crisis would appear in Tatsumi City.

This time was no exception.

As long as all five ritual locations can be completely destroyed, the condition of “descent” can be terminated.

And at that time, the Pupil of Chaos will no longer be able to enter Noah.

“Game Tip:”

“The task this time is in ‘real-time save’ mode, where the progress in the game and in reality will stay synchronized.”

“Cannot start over again.”

Unfortunately… Bai Yan sighed.

Because of the power of the Outer God, was it impossible to “prearrange” everything in advance?

“Hmm, it was the same during the first playthrough, the main storyline quest, Doomsday Crisis, was always in ‘ironman mode’…”

Bai Yan, being a male character, anticipated this as well.

He took a deep breath and began to choose the Core Operator he wanted to deploy for battle.

There were five strategic points called “rituals”, each one marked with the “threat level” and “combat inclination” of the boss guarding them.

The first strategic point, located deep beneath the Platinum Zone in Tatsumi City, had a threat level of 10 and a combat inclination towards “close combat”.

The second strategic point, located in the residential building of the Haiming District in Tatsumi City, had a threat level of 7 and a combat inclination towards “magic spells”.

In the Night Union, within the Ring City, on the third level, there lay the third strategic point. Its threat level was 9, and it had a versatile combat inclination.

In the land of Annottales, outside the sixth district of the Eruo League, there existed the fourth strategic point. Its threat level was 8, and it leaned toward close combat in battle.

In the vast wilderness of Tatsumi City, there stood the fifth strategic point. Its threat level was 8, and it favored the use of “magic spells” in battle.

At each strategic point, up to two Core Operators could be dispatched, but at least one Core Operator must be present.

Bai Yan was lost in thought, contemplating the crucial task of arranging his troops. It was the key to completing the main mission.

First, Amy, the Cybertyrant, had to go to the third strategic point.

Only in the Ring City, she could unleash her full power.

Then, Amy, who had not yet become a “Crown,” surely lacked sufficient combat power.

She still needed someone to accompany her in battle.

The highest threat level strategic point was located underground in the Platinum Zone.

So, let’s send the Queen of the Scarlet Moon and Nightsaber together.

“Finally, the most important ‘variable outside the game’ turned out to be me.”

After careful consideration, Bai Yan counted the current Tactical Cards and other means available, and made a decision to send out the Core Operators one by one.

After completing all of this, he suddenly lost the feeling of nervousness.

Instead, he started to feel somewhat excited.

He seemed to sense something deep within him, as if it were cheering, rejoicing, and celebrating the grandness of this game.

Bai Yan smiled faintly and said,

“Game, begin!”

Just then, he felt that something was distorting.

Bai Yan’s face gradually changed, and he quietly spoke:

“The true power of the Pupil of Chaos… is this.”

It began.

Causing the distortion of elements in the natural world, disasters started occurring, but this was only the first stage.

Now, the second stage of the Pupil of Chaos’ power, an even stronger “chaos and distortion,” began.

According to the Library of Ruina, this would be a distortion on the levels of “Connection” and “Destiny.”

Although Bai Yan had no evidence, he had a strong intuition.

Perhaps, except for the “Rainbows”.

Across the entire world, only the members of the Babel Tower would remain unaffected.

Alan was completely bewildered.

The Doomsday Crisis arrived one day earlier.

In the sky, there appeared an enormous dark golden pupil, filling him with an unprecedented sense of fear in his office. He lowered his head, unable to bring himself to look directly at it.

That was the Outer God!

In the boundless and diverse multiverse, there stood one of the immensely powerful twenty-seven supreme beings!

And the purpose of the Babel Tower was to prevent them from destroying the world.

“Now, the time has come.”

Alan felt a great sense of purpose and grandeur welling up in his heart. For the long time he and his companions had been through, with extensive training and countless battles, they had continuously been bestowed with power.

Wasn’t it all for this day?

“Finally, it arrived.”

He tightened his hand and let out a breath.

Walking out of the office, Alan looked towards the window. A massive shooting star streaked across the sky, while the ground beneath his feet trembled incessantly.

“Urgent gathering!”

During such significant events, the Demon Hunt Agency had a plan in place.

While being a member of the Babel Tower, Alan also serves as the captain of the Night Watchers.

He had to organize his subordinates, so that the Night Watchers could go and help the people in this city.

All the Night Watchers in the agency quickly assembled. Each person had a look of tension and fear on their faces. However, even so, no one would shrink back at a time like this!

The incarnation of torches, the moment when they ignite in the night, has finally arrived!

At that moment, a massive golden ribbon emerged in the sky, stretching far and wide, completely blocking the projection of the “Pupil of Chaos”.

“Is it her?”

Alan had read numerous books and could recognize the source of this power.

Just like before, it was the same as what they had seen on the Demon of Justice.

It was the power from the Heart of Radiance!

“Indeed, ‘Rainbows’ had not completely abandoned us…”

He took a deep breath, smiled, and then ordered a team of Night Watchers to go to various locations in Tatsumi City, helping the people affected by the disaster.

Then, Alan and the Raven Reaper silently met in the hallway of the Demon Hunt Agency.

Inside the Demon Hunt Agency in Tatsumi City, only their combined strength could make a difference in this frightful battle. Adelaide, being an ordinary captain at the awakening level, couldn’t contribute much.

Alan said, “I should be taken to the designated place directly by the Savior. I will stay in touch with you, Mo.”

“Hmm.”

Mo nodded and replied, “In addition to me, your reinforcements include Mr. Emperor and his mighty friends. The strength of the Imperial Guards should not be underestimated… We are well-equipped for battle.”

“No matter how strong the enemy is, as long as they are not a god or that ‘being’, there is definitely a chance…”

Alan took a deep breath.

Yes, there are so many powerful individuals all around the world. It’s not just them who can save the world.

The situation wasn’t that bad yet.

“Thank you. We have trained together since we were little. There are very few people I can trust completely, but you are definitely one of them.”

As he said this, he couldn’t help but think of Bai Yan.

And as Alan pondered his memories, the expression in Mo’s eyes suddenly shifted, an indescribable hatred welled up within him.

He seemed to harbor an immense hatred towards his “friend” in front of him!

“Flow of the Heart…”

Swift Wind · Keen Blade.

Suddenly, a swift hand blade, accompanied by a gust of wind, struck Alan’s unprotected chest.

A large spray of blood erupted, leaving Alan shocked as he opened his mouth in disbelief.

What just happened? Why?

He couldn’t believe it, nor did he want to. His closest friends, especially Mo, had unexpectedly launched a fatal attack on him without any prior warning!

Gripped with pain, Alan quickly retreated, clutching his wounded chest and feeling sharp agony in his lungs.

“Why, why… um…”

Alan, struggling with the pain in his lungs, found speaking to be a challenge.

The disbelief still lingered.

Mo gazed coldly at the man in front of her, adopting a martial stance, and said calmly,

“You killed my parents.”

What is he talking about?

Alan, completely confused, felt an overwhelming sense of strangeness and absurdity wash over him.

Parents?

They were well acquainted, even more so than Mo and himself.

Lin Bian had taught him, while Mo had been raised by Director Trap.

The two had trained side by side since childhood, growing stronger together.

For Alan, the bond between them held as much importance as his connection with Bai Yan; they had been close friends.

How had it all turned out like this?

The most important thing was that Mo had never met his own parents!

He couldn’t grasp it.

At that moment, a voice, one that was deeply familiar, full of trust and hope, resonated within Alan’s mind.

[The Pupil of Chaos will cause fate and connections to unravel.]

[It has the power to turn friends into enemies, loved ones into strangers, enemies into lovers, and those once dear into mortal foes.]

It was that entity causing the disturbance.

Upon hearing the Savior’s words, tears welled up in Alan’s eyes.

He couldn’t hold back his tears of joy.

“I was so afraid… I thought, I thought you betrayed me… But I was wrong. You were only influenced by the Pupil of Chaos.”

With Lin Bian and Bai Yan gone, there wasn’t much left for him to lose.

A hint of sadness crossed Alan’s face.

Mo furrowed her brow and questioned,

“What are you talking about?”

She recalled vividly that this man harbored a deep hatred for her—he had killed her parents right in front of her…

The hatred was profound, unwavering, and stronger than anything else.

“I feel so fortunate… The hatred you hold for me now might just be a reflection of how strong our friendship truly is.”

Alan knelt on one knee, calmly extended his hand, and smiled at the friend standing before him.

“I don’t understand your words, but no matter what… I won’t forgive you. Go to hell.”

Mo shook her head, already preparing to unleash the Flow of the Heart once more.

Kill him!

“Sorry, but you can’t kill me with your current abilities,” Alan’s expression became serious.

Mo advanced.

Flow of Heart – Wind.

Mo charged forward, the wind twisting into a fierce tiger, roaring with fury, as if it could shred everything in its path.

“Bam!”

In front of Mo, Alan had become a cloud of ink, scattering across the ground.

In an instant, Alan appeared again a short distance away, his chest wound already healing.

He spoke calmly,

“Give up, Mo.”

“Huh?”

Mo paused briefly, then launched another strike.

But it was futile.

Alan’s base strength as a “Crown Descendant” combined with the powers of the “Pupil of Mystery” and “the Fire that Burns Everything,” far surpassed that of his close friend, Raven Reaper.

Mo’s form shifted into countless shadows, relentlessly attacking through the corridor, yet failing to land a blow on the real target.

“What’s happening?”

He took a deep breath, standing still.

Could it be that he was under some enchantment?

Mo immediately activated the Flow of the Heart, trying to break free from the “illusionary realm.”

Flow of the Heart – Mindful Heart.

Release your attachments.

In Flow of the Heart, this special technique was designed to break through illusionary spells.

It belonged to the most advanced “Mindful Heart” school, and only the most determined practitioners could master it.

However, Mo quickly realized that he wasn’t under any enchantment.

Or perhaps his own power couldn’t break it…

“You don’t have illusions, but all you’ve been striking were my ‘puppets’.”

Alan’s voice echoed from every direction.

“Under a fake sky…”

“This is already my stage. With your power, you stand no chance of defeating me.”

Mo’s instincts suddenly screamed a warning.

He sensed an impending attack and immediately employed the Flow of the Heart – Vajra, hoping to defend himself.

But the expected attack never came.

Maintaining the state of Flow of the Heart requires intense focus, a concentration even seasoned strong individuals struggle to maintain for long.

The Vajra mode held for several seconds, but Mo was beginning to lose his focus.

At that moment, he saw countless crows flying in from all directions—out of the windows and doors.

“What is this?”

He was overwhelmed by an endless swarm of crows, and his consciousness slowly faded away.

His memories blurred, slipping away.

…

Alan squatted down calmly, looking at Mo, now deep in slumber.

“You’ve fallen under a spell… Sadly, it’s one you cannot undo.”

Sigh.

Alan rose slowly, his chest injury fully healed.

He stood in place, patiently awaiting the Savior’s summoning.

He had thought that the Imperial Guards of the Eyes of the Empire, alongside the Night Watchers of the Demon Hunt Agency, would be able to assist.

But the situation was far beyond his expectations…

This was the power of the Outer God.

“Perhaps only the core members of our Babel Tower will remain unaffected… Right now, things have grown increasingly dire. Aside from the priests and saints of the Order of the Troublemakers, the powerful beings from the ‘Legion’ of other dimensions—even those once allies—might turn into enemies.”

At that moment, he truly felt the weight of being a lone hero.

Now, the Babel Tower was the world’s last hope.

Slowly, familiar black mist began swirling around him, seemingly ready to transport Alan to another place.

“Let’s go.”

He muttered silently.

[Mysterious Magic, you have been selected.]

[Next, you must travel to the designated location, disrupt the ritual, and stand guard there… until death claims you.]

The familiar voice in his mind echoed, reminding him of Bai Yan.

Hmm, each core member should be hearing a voice like this, right?

He thought.

Gradually, the scene before his eyes began to change.

Yet, it still retained the essence of Tatsumi City.

Alan heard the waves crashing and could even smell the salty sea breeze.

This was the part of Tatsumi City closest to the ocean.

The Haiming District.

Alan recognized the place and noticed the surrounding residential buildings.

Strangely, there wasn’t a soul in sight.

A powerful aura emanated from a building some distance away, creating a sense of immense pressure.

Alan inhaled deeply and stepped forward.

“Let’s go!”