Chapter 148 Chapter 148: Nothing in This World is Truly Perfect
Chapter 148: Nothing in This World is Truly Perfect
"Hmph, how utterly disrespectful... This is precisely why I say, what can you short-lived species possibly learn about life in your fleeting existence? In the end, you're nothing but worthless!"
After being interrupted, the physician from the Denizens of Abundance instantly darkened her expression. Compared to Dan Shu, their leader, her faith was clearly even more pure—so pure that she looked down upon any life form other than the long-lived species.
Perhaps she believed that as long as she could live long enough, nothing in the world could stand in her way. And those short-lived species, no matter how dazzling their brilliance might be for a time, wouldn't they end up with nothing after death?
"The lifespan of short-lived species is fleeting to begin with. The Abundance is merciful; I had no intention of taking your pitiful lives... But since you insist on seeking death..."
As she spoke, this follower of the Denizens of Abundance turned towards the Cloud Knight beside her, who was clearly in an abnormal state, and gently passed her hand before his face: "You'll help me deal with them, right?"
In that instant, it was as if something terrifying was awakened within this Cloud Knight's body—withered, yellow branches began to writhe and sprout from his unhealed wounds, seemingly trying to pierce through his body while also appearing to heal the gruesome injuries.
"Quick... you all need to leave! I can't control myself anymore...!"
Even though this Cloud Knight's original intention was not this, his body gradually stood up under the manipulation of these branches. The withered, yellow leaves even coiled around the weapon he had dropped on the ground, slowly enveloping and assimilating it.
This scene hardly resembled anything a plant could do; it was more like some highly corrosive flesh monster.
Watching this scene that would naturally cause nausea and fear in any normal person, the follower of the Denizens of Abundance wore a face full of smiles, seemingly quite satisfied with her handiwork. This aligned well with Kevin's impression of so-called fanatics.
In the world once plagued by Honkai, weren't there also fools who even worshipped something like a Honkai God?
"You've said that much. If I still did nothing, wouldn't that be even more unreasonable?" Faced with such a scene, Kevin let out a slight sigh before reaching out and placing his palm on the Cloud Knight's forehead.
He had said he was unwilling to excessively interfere with other civilizations' processes and such, but when the other party was clearly considering their group's well-being, what would it mean to continue turning a blind eye?
"......"
"You will always adhere to your own creed—this is not from me, but the 'Taboo' you carved for yourself."
As mentioned earlier, even if Kevin could imitate Aponia's 'Taboo' to a certain extent, he couldn't possibly achieve her original level, which could completely overturn and reshape a person's physical structure... But even just being able to help others eliminate negative mental effects was terrifying enough.
Unfortunately, this Mara-Struck state actively induced by the Denizens of Abundance wasn't an inside-out process. Instead, it first triggered the hidden dangers left by the Ambrosial Arbor within the bodies of the Xianzhou natives, causing physical mutations that then affected the consciousness level, making it increasingly difficult for them to control themselves.
The 'Taboo' in Kevin's hand could ensure he gradually regained control of his consciousness. As for the physical level... they would have to see later if there were any countermeasures on the Xianzhou.
"This, I... what's happening? Why do I suddenly feel my body isn't as heavy?"
The Cloud Knight who had just stood up fell to his knees again with a thud. But this time, his originally rapid breathing gradually slowed down. Clearly, his physical condition had also improved significantly.
Seeing this, the previously confident follower of the Abundance instantly changed her expression: "No, that's not right, how is this possible... You're clearly not a follower of the Abundance! How can you make him control the Mara-Struck state?!"
"This is clearly the blessing bestowed upon us devout followers by the Merciful Medicus! These Xianzhou natives who betrayed Him don't deserve such ability!"
Witnessing such a thing happening before her eyes undoubtedly frightened this fanatic more than encountering a powerful enemy—after all, if controlling the Mara-Struck state was this easy, what use were their Denizens of Abundance? What use was worshipping the Merciful Medicus?
As she spoke, she directly pulled out a dagger glowing with an eerie light from her bosom and without hesitation stabbed towards the back of the kneeling Cloud Knight's neck... She actually still wanted to harm someone at such a time.
However, before her attack could land, her lower body had already been engulfed by spreading frost, rapidly climbing towards her upper body at an alarming speed.
"'The Abundance'... But why do I see not a single trace of anything related to abundance on you people? Instead, all I see is filth and corruption?"
With Kevin's final words, this member of the Denizens of Abundance was completely frozen. Clearly, Kevin had no interest in listening to another word of this person's nonsense.
At least from these Denizens of Abundance members, Kevin truly couldn't see any signs related to 'The Abundance.' Instead, the Xianzhou natives' title of 'Plagues Author' seemed quite fitting.
"Hey, are you okay... Boss Kevin, why does he still look so... so scary?!"
After seeing that dangerous person finally dealt with by her boss, little Pardo rushed forward with a whoosh to check on the Cloud Knight. But seeing the branches spreading all over his body, she hesitated, completely unsure what to do.
"Unfortunately, the transformation of his body has already occurred; it's an irreversible process... I can't easily change it either." Kevin shook his head slightly.
Strictly speaking, the human body is several times more intricate than the most precise machinery humans can create. When such fundamental transformations have already occurred, returning it to its original state becomes hundreds of times more difficult.
After all, Kevin doesn't possess abilities like a Herrscher that can operate at the rule level, nor is he a top biologist like Mobius who could even dissect Herrschers. There are some things he simply cannot do.
Nothing in this world is truly perfect.
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