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The Anti-Climactic End of the Protagonist
🕑 Added 2024-02-13 13:21:46 +0000 UTC--- Chapter 198 ---
[Ding! You have eliminated 1st Irregularity]
[Objective: Find the 'Irregularity' and execute it(1/1)]
[Rewarding Alternative BTTH World's Transmigration Set Point, 5 Seeds of General Candidate, 3x Constellation's Lucky Draw]
Everyone was shocked at what Baek Ain had accomplished. He actually killed the Mysterious Female Ghost that protected many experts from touching Xiao Yan.
Although her identity is unknown, her strength is 'widely' acknowledged, and some evil factions even want to recruit her. I mean, who wouldn't?
The Mysterious Female Ghost is a top-notch Dou Saint Expert with deep origin since she could defeat any chasers after Xiao Yan's bounty.
Of course, the most shocked ones in the area are Yao Chen and the three leaders of Ancient Clans.
"Brother Ling is actually this powerful." Yao Dan's jaws dropped.
"I thought his alchemy prowess was his best expertise. However, it was clear now that he's not your ordinary alchemist with such martial prowess." Elder Huo Ling commented solemnly.
Meanwhile, Gu Yuan was in deep thought. He didn't expect his daughter to get taken by such a monstrous expert.
At first, he was skeptical. But now, he's exhilarated that Gu Xun'er learned under Baek Ain.
Baek Ain ignored everyone's piercing gaze as Alicia sent him a system notification.
[Ding! Soul Protection(Unknown) has activated]
[Ding! You have killed 'Gu Wenxin the First Irregularity' and obtained some of her skills]
[You have obtained Passive Skill: Ghost Life(F), Passive Skill: True Demonic Way(F), and Active Skill: Heretic Art(SS+)]
[Ding! You have absorbed the pure Soul's Essence from Gu Wenxin's heretical existence]
[Your soul has become stronger]
Baek Ain smiled a little and watched Gu Wenxin's soul dissipate from this world, leaving no trace behind. He was surprised to discover she was actually from the Ancient Gu Clan.
Doesn't that mean Xiao Yan is related to Gu Xun'er by blood?
Whatever, it's not important right now.
'Alicia, I should be able to kill Xiao Yan now, right?' Baek Ain asked to confirm something.
[You can] Alicia responded positively.
[After killing the Mysterious Female Ghost or Gu Wenxin, you actually dealt a heavy blow on Xiao Yan's protagonist halo and drastically decreased his worldly luck]
[I'm not surprised if this world couldn't pull any bullshit cards on you anymore, Host]
"Good." Baek Ain lifted his head and glanced at Yao Chen, who carried Xiao Yan's injured soul.
Yao Chen instinctively shivered as he urged himself to run away from this area. Yet his body couldn't move an inch because of the excessive terror Baek Ain put on him.
Baek Ain has lived over a hundred lives, so his murderous intent couldn't be ordinary. He could even kill someone with his bloodlust alone.
He loosened the grip on Roc's Spine and sighed, "It's time to end this farce."
Yao Chen blinked and saw Baek Ain suddenly appearing before his very eyes. He swallowed his saliva nervously, releasing cold sweat one after another.
"W-Wait, we can talk this out!" Yao Chen managed to squeeze out some words.
Baek Ain smiled and mocked, "You're saying a load of shit from someone who depends on a thief. Your disciple cheated my lovely disciple, so he must take responsibility."
"I want him to die right here and now."
Yao Chen gritted his teeth and cursed inwardly, 'Damn it, I couldn't think of any idea to overcome this situation.'
He has a loyal friend in the Falling Star Association, but that place is far from the Pill Tower.
'I have no choice but to fight with all I have.' Yao Chen secretly circulated Flame Mantra.
Nevertheless, Yao Chen quickly met with a wicked grin on Baek Ain's face, something one could only see on a devil.
"What a fool." Baek Ain said as if he was lecturing Yao Chen.
"You shouldn't have eaten a random thing, you know? You don't know what it contains and how it might affect your body."
"Who knows what kind of diabolical matters inside that miraculous Soul Recovery Pill."
"D-Don't tell me..." Yao Chen suddenly coughed a mouthful of blood. He lifted his shivering arms and saw black veins all over his skin.
'Initiate Self-Destruct Protocol.' Baek Ain's eyes shone coldly.
An intangible parasite inside Yao Chen's body heard Baek Ain's order and began breaking him apart.
'Make it dramatic.'
Yao Chen lost control of his vocal cords as the parasite laughed madly with his voice, "HAHAHA, YOU PUSHED ME THIS FAR!"
"I, YAO CHEN, WILL NOT ACCEPT THIS HUMILIATION!" As his voice reverberated to the surrounding area, Yao Chen's heart stirred in unfairness. His pale complexion becomes paler.
'Keep going.' Baek Ain was pleased.
Yao Chen spewed more blood and laughed, "Keke, before I died... I WILL DRAG YOU THE FUCKING HELL!"
"NOOO!" The people above the Pill Tower shouted worriedly, watching Yao Chen's body bloat like a balloon at a rapid pace.
In a mere second, Yao Chen's body has turned into a small mountain of grotesque flesh with protruding bones.
"DIEEEEEEE!!"
'NOOOOOO!' Yao Chen screamed at the top of his lungs. But no one could hear him.
Even if they wanted to save Baek Ain, it was too late. Yao Chen burst out with the extreme heat of Heavenly Flames and burnt the surrounding space fabric.
Several tears appeared in the sky.
Yao Chen really took his life, bringing Xiao Yan's injured soul along to nothingness.
[Ding! You have killed Yao Chen]
[Ding! You have killed Xiao Yan]
[Ding! Soul Protection(Unknown) as activated]
[You have destroyed Yao Chen's Soul and obtained some of his skills and possessions]
[You have obtained Active Skill: Flame Mantra(F), Passive Skill: Alchemy Prodigy(S)m Heavenly Flame: Bone Chilling Flame(SS+)]
[You have destroyed Xiao Yan's Soul and obtained some of his skills and possessions]
[You have obtained Passive Skill: Illogical Charm(F), Passive Skill: Myriad Chance(F), Heavenly Flames: Nine Dragons Lightning Flame(SS), and Wind and Thunder Fury Flame(SS)]
[You have obtained a Legendary Title: Main Character Slayer]
[Main Character Slayer]
[Description: This Legendary Title only emerged when one successfully killed a Protagonist. Many Antagonists tried, but only a handful of people succeeded, and you're one of them! You're the Main Character Slayer!]
[Effect: You have a 50% chance of absorbing the Protagonist's Worldly Luck]
[Additional Perk: Protagonist Halo's Nullification +10%, Protagonist's All Stats -15%]
[Main Character Slayer activated]
[You have successfully plundered Xiao Yan's Worldy Luck]
[You have obtained 9,000 Protagonist Halo]
[You have met a requirement and unlocked a hidden shop]
[Anti-Protagonist Shop is fully unlocked! Check the rare and exciting goods there!]
Baek Ain was stunned, standing in the void silently. "What the fuck is this?"
[Congratulations for killing your first Protagonist, Host] Alicia's praising voice echoed in Baek Ain's mind.
[Anti-Protagonist Shop is one of my hidden functions, added by the Goddess of Opportunity herself]
"What?"
"She added this?"
[Yup]
[Unfortunately, I can't give you more information about this]
[Please kill more Protagonist to unlock further details]
[Phew, it feels like yesterday when you were a crybaby about everything, and now you can even kill a Protagonist like Xiao Yan] Alicia genuinely sounded like a proud mother.
"..." Baek Ain.
[Do you want to check your loots?]
"No." Baek Ain gave her a frown instead.
[Okay]
[But please check the Anti-Protagonist Shop later] Alicia pressed once more.
"I will." Baek Ain waved his hand and shooed Alicia away.
He stared at the distant constellation, "Just what are you planning, Goddess of Opportunity?"
...
In faraway space, the Goddess of Opportunity opened her eyes gently and let out a low sigh. "That child finally takes his first big step."
"He must have a lot of questions about my interference..."
"I can't contact him more than this due to the realm limitation." She pressed her graceful body on a throne. "My champion, you will know the truth soon."
"Until that day arrives, I will patiently wait for you here." After saying that, the Goddess of Opportunity slowly drifted to her deep slumber again.
