Charles suddenly turned to Bai Yi, his eyes darkening with a dangerous glint that sent a chill down Bai Yi's spine. It felt as if the air thickened with tension.
"Mr. Bai Yi, it seems a bit impolite for you to do this," Charles said, his tone shifting from relaxed to ominously serious.
Bai Yi remained calm, glancing upwards. "Just testing a new ability."
Charles's expression flickered, and the dark aura surrounding him dissipated, though he positioned himself further away.
Mages often have detection skills, and alchemists like Bai Yi utilize advanced equipment. However, Bai Yi hadn't anticipated that his panel's scan could be sensed by others. He made a mental note to be more cautious in the future.
As he reviewed the data obtained, Bai Yi felt a mix of surprise and concern. Charles was hiding more than he had let on.
[Panel Scan Results]
Comparing Charm Attributes:
Alchemist's Charm Value: -5
Charles's Charm Value: -3
Both parties have negative charm; negative charm judgment enabled.
Charles's Panel:
Name: Charles
Race: Human
Template: Favored by the Ancient Gods (Fake)
Occupation: Shadow Assassin (Fake)
Level: 65
Rank: Gold Mid-level
Health: 100%
Attributes: Strength: 499, Agility: 500, Endurance: 475, Intelligence: 460, Spirit: 430, Charm: -3, Luck: 3
Skills: Dark Fire, Spear of Darkness, Shadow Stealth, Backstab, Shadow Whip, Embrace of Darkness, Power of Contract, ???
Bai Yi's mind raced. He had known Charles was formidable, but this was on another level. The gap between their abilities was staggering. Bai Yi had expected Charles to be strong, yet he underestimated how deeply he had concealed his power.
The attributes of these mid-level gold players were astonishing. Bai Yi's own level 50 status felt pitiful in comparison. The sheer difference in their capabilities was daunting.
As he pondered, a scarlet eye appeared in the sky, fixating on the dark clouds above. Suddenly, those clouds began to churn violently, signaling the approach of something ominous.
A figure emerged: towering, with dark red skin, a muscular build, and four arms, it exuded an overwhelming aura that made even Bai Yi's evil thoughts cower in fear.
An intense pressure descended, causing Bai Yi to feel unsteady. The mask he wore became eerily still, sensing the threat looming above.
With a low rumble, the ground trembled as the ancient god raised a massive sickle, its dark blade glinting ominously.
"Boss, we should retreat! Let Charles handle this!" Pu Sheng's voice quivered, his fear palpable.
Bai Yi remained focused, determination hardening his expression. "Charles, we can't back down now. This isn't the power of gold we're dealing with."
A soft, solemn acknowledgment echoed in the air, and Bai Yi felt the weight of the situation settle over him. Despite the overwhelming odds, he was resolute. The potential rewards of this nightmare world were too great to ignore.
"Fall back and prepare to weaken this god," Bai Yi instructed, his hand instinctively brushing the Embrace of Pain on his face.
"Understood!" Pu Sheng vanished, leaving Bai Yi and the ancient god in a tense standoff.
With his focus sharpened, Bai Yi activated his specialty, High Concentration. He summoned hundreds of thousands of magnetic mechanical bodies, dispersing them strategically. Alchemical poisons and curses began to seep through the air, a desperate attempt to weaken their formidable opponent.
As the scanning feature activated, the ancient god turned its gaze towards Bai Yi, locking onto him with an unsettling intensity.
[Panel Scan Results]
Comparing Charm Attributes:
Alchemist's Charm Value: -5
Cersis's Charm Value: -20
Both parties have negative charm; negative charm judgment enabled.
Cersis's Panel:
Name: Cersis (Bloodthirsty King)
Race: Ancient God
Template: God
Occupation: God
Level: ???
Attributes: Strength: 650, Agility: 650, Endurance: 650, Intelligence: 650, Spirit: 650, Charm: -20
Skills: Bloody Slash, ???
Expertise:
Majesty of God: All beings within the aura become believers.
Ancient God Domain: Constant health and sanity drain on lesser beings.
True Power: Damage extends beyond the physical to the mind and soul.
Bai Yi felt the weight of despair as he processed the information. The odds were insurmountable. Even the strongest players would struggle against such power.
As the god vanished and reappeared, Bai Yi could barely track its movements. The sickle swung, and a dark light nearly severed him in two.
In a desperate bid, Bai Yi fired his Barrett rifle, the recoil sending him stumbling backward. The bullet struck the ancient god's chest, but the effect was negligible.
As the god's bloodlust surged, Bai Yi commanded the mechanical bodies to create a colossal construct, a final attempt to intimidate their enemy.
"If you don't act, I'll take my leave," Bai Yi warned, his voice steady despite the chaos.
The ancient god paused, confusion flickering in its eyes, as if deciding whether Bai Yi was worth its attention.
Bai Yi braced himself, ready to confront the god's true might. He had come too far to turn back now, even in the face of certain doom.