Chapter 834
Attack!” Landon yelled. He held a re tamh tightly as he fiercely attached the approaching dark cloud,
forming an nyielding barrier
However, some dark clouds split into smaller clusters and swiftly Junged toward Yvonne at lighting
sperd
Wonne’s eyes widened in sheer slisheliet as the unprecedented scene unfaldled. Penthed, she stood
routed to the spot, unable to move. Iter heart filled with a paralyzing mix of fear and despan while her
pupils contracted intensely.
Just as Yvonne was about to give up hope, the dark clouds were inexplically halted
The clouds transformed into various shapes, roaring as they engineil hone hilling cries.
Yet, an invisible fone seemed to repel their advance, protecting Yvonne from their reach.
“It’s salt!” Tiana’s voice rang out, her eyes locked onto the edible salt circle beneath Yvonne’s feet. A
surge of joy filled her as Ale eximed, “These dark clouds, they cower in the face of sal
Driven by a newfound understanding, Tanja discarded lie: weapons and swiftly returned to the kitchen.
Determination etched on her face, she gathered every ouice of salt and scattered it beneath her feet.
Outside the confines of the salt circle, another dark cloud surged howard Lawrence with rming
speed.
Yet, in a mesmerizing twist, as it neared Lawrence, it fragmented into two distinct entities, narrowly
grazing past him before dissipating into the unknown.
Battled by the unfolding phenomenon, Tiana atul Landon exchanged incredulous nces, their minds
grappling toprehend the mysterious turn of events.
“It’s oil Lawrence proimed with unwavering confidence. “Snd oil hold the key to repel these
entities.”
“How did you know?” Tiana asked in surprise.
Lawrence pointed to his head and said, “Nothing extraordinary, just an intuition.”
His mind seemed attuned to the secrets of salt and oil as potent weapons against impending danger.
Gasping for breath, Yvonne copsed onto the ground, and her body was drenched in sweat. It felt like
she had narrowly escaped the clutches of hell itself, her senses reeling from the harrowing ordeal.
Meanwhile, the relentless dark clouds pursued Danny with unrelenting fury, transforming into razor–
sharp spears that pierced his flesh with chilling precision.
Danny fought with every ounce of his being in a desperate struggle for survival, but his efforts proved
futile. The eerie dark cloud swallowed him whole, leaving behind nothing but a haunting pool of blood,
erasing his presence from existence.
As Tiana witnessed the unfolding scene, her eyes filled with fear and shock as she turned to Lawrence.
“That’s incredible,” she thought. “He predicted everything from the beginning, from the shards of broken
bowls to the oil, salt, and even the fire torch. It’s all part of your calctions. wless. What kind of
nund does he have? Is his thinking, as Mr. Baxter suggested, from the God Realm??”
With resolute determination, Lawrence and Landon swiftly retreated to the safety of the salt circle.
Landon cast the fire torch beyond the protective perimeter, turning to Lawrence with anticipation and
uncertainty. “Lawrence, what’s our next move?” he asked.
Lawrence reached for a container of cooking oil without hesitation, pouring it generously over Landon’s
body. Simultaneously, he doused himself in the same slick shield of defense.
Tiana followed suit, grabbing a bottle of cooking oil and dousing it over her body. Uncertainty shrouded
her thoughts as the mysterious and evil dark cloud loomed, yet she trusted Lawrence’s method, hoping
to emerge unscathed from this enigmatic threat.
As such, she swiftly rushed over, clutching a handful of table salt and stood by Lawrence’s side.
“Your name’s Lawrence, right? What’s our next move?” Tiana asked, her voice trembling with a mix of
anxiety and determination.
Lawrence’s gaze locked onto the raging dark cloud outside, his eyes filled with unwavering
seriousness. When someone arrives, we must remain calm and avoid confrontation.”
Intrigued, Landon and Tiana exchanged puzzled nces. “Why?” they asked in unison.
Lawrence’s voice grew deep and resonant as he exined, “Because that person possesses
unimaginable power, capable of effortlessly ending our lives with a inere gesture.”
As lus words sank in, Landon and Tiana’s expressions grew grint Their thoughts echoed in disbelief.
“To have such absolute power. it’s beyondprehension!”
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A sudden realization dawned upon Lawrence, and he turned to Tiana, his eyes shining with urgency,
“Mist Kiriry, please ensure Mr. Baxter leaves tromediately and escapes as far away as possible.
Tiana’s gaze sharpened, and she urgently called out, “Mr. Baxter, please evacuate now and do not
return!”
Meanwhile, Mr. Baxter stood in a safe spot outside as he wrestled with his thoughts, contemting a
n to rescue Tiana.
After all, the entire Peace Restaurant was shrouded in the eerie dark cloud, and Tiana’s life was in
danger.
Relief washed over him upon hearing Tiana’s voice. Acting swiftly, he moved to a location untouched
by the ominous dark cloud, retrieved his phone, and dialed for help.
Lawrence’s gaze remained fixed upon the dense dark cloud outside the window. His expression was
etched with a resolute seriousness inside the confines of the Peace Restaurant. In a hushed tone, he
muttered, “So, this is its true nature. No wonder it’s so formidable.”
Lowering himself, he picked up a charred object, his eyes studying it intently, searching for answers.
Curiosity piqued, Landon broke the silence as he asked, “Do you know what this dark cloud is?”
Lawrence’s voice grew more certain as he replied, “Initially unclear, but now I can say with certainty
that this mass of darkness is a swarm of enigmatic and fearsome insects.
Lawrence extended his hand, passing the charred ck objects to Landon and Tiana for closer
inspection.
Though small, the charred ck objects in the palm of his hand revealed their true nature as remnants
of incinerated insects. A distinct burnt odor wafted from them, leaving no doubt of their origin.
Tiana turned her gaze towards the mysterious dark cloud outside, her expression growing serious as
she remarked in a deep voice, “No wonder these dark clouds can devour humans. These are ruthless,
flesh–eating monstrous insects.”
Landon’s voice resonated with somber realization. “More precisely, these are cursed beetles.”
The sight of these cursed beetles triggered memories within Landon, reminding him of the reason
behind Lawrence’s copse.
Thoughts raced through his mind, “Could these insects be summoned by the red–robed messenger?”
“Yes, cursed beetles, Landon confirmed with a firm nod.
Lawrence’s gaze remained fixed on the darkened horizon as he spoke with solemnity, “Mr. Katz, you’re
right. The uing arrival is the red–robed messenger, and he’sing for me. More urately, he’s
after my head.
Landon and Yvonne’s expressions turned grim upon hearing Lawrence’s words. Their minds were filled
with fear and realization, “How can we stand a chance against the red–robed messenger? He’s a god–
ss expert!”
Tiana’s gaze shifted towards the foreboding dark cloud that enveloped the Peace Restaurant. A sense
of unease settled within her.
The presence of these terrifying cursed beetles, coupled with the mention of an expert by Lawrence,
instilled a sense of despair even in someone as seasoned as Tiana. It was the first time she felt such
overwhelming hopelessness throughout her martial arts journey.
Suddenly, an eerie and ferociousughter echoed through the air, cutting through their despair.
In the next instant, a rift tore open in the dark cloud that nketed the Peace Restaurant, revealing the
imposing figure of the red–robed messenger. His gaze, sharp as a de, fixated on Landon and his
companions.
Finally, his eyesnded on Lawrence, and a look of surprise and greed flickered within his icy gaze.
“So, you’ve truly fused with the spiritual beetle?”
The red–robed messenger stared at Lawrence inplete shock.
Just a few days ago, Lawrence had been in a deepa as he was still under the influence of the
spiritual beetle’s power.
However, Lawrence had now awakened, his vitality had now been restored, and his eyes shimmering
with newfound vigor.
Most importantly, Lawrence’s eyes now held profound wisdom, a stark departure from his previous
state.
Moreover, he could sense the pulsating energy of the spiritual beetle within Lawrence’s mind!
That’s right, I have acquired a mysterious power, Lawrence answered honestly.
The red–robed messenger trembled upon hearing this, his eyes turning colder as his anger quickly
escted.
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He had dedicated many years to cultivating the spiritual beetles, only to have Lawrence snatch away
the fruits of hisbor. This left him seething with fury, feeling manipted and deeply frustrated!
A murderous intent shed in his eyes as he locked his gaze on Lawrence. He roared, “Very well, since
that’s the case, I will remove your head and seize your brain!”
With those words, he materialized in front of Lawrence and the others in a series of agile movements,
his speed akin to that of a phantom. Swiftly, he sped Lawrence by the neck, hoisting him effortlessly
into the air like a helpless chicken.
Landon’s expression twisted dramatically as he shouted, “Lawrence!”
“Mr. Katz, stay pull” Lawrence cried out.
Then, he urgently pleaded with the red–robed messenger, “I know how to extract the power of the
spiritual beetle from my mind
The red–robed messenger, who was originally consumed by wrath and eager to y Lawrence, was
caught off guard by his words.
He withdrew the vital energy in his palm, and he fixed his gaze upon Lawrence. “What did you just
say?” he questioned curiously.
“I know the method to extract the power of the spiritual beetle from my mind and return it to you,
Lawrence hurriedly affirmed.
Enraged, the red–robed messenger tightened his grip on Lawrence’s throat, cursing in rage, “Kid, do
you think you can deceive me so easily?”
As he bore his fiery gaze at Lawrence, the red–robe messenger inwardly cried out, “Once the power of
the spiritual beetle is assimted, it remains fused with the host forever. Extracting the absorbed power
is an absurd and impossible idea!”
Unyielding, Lawrence dered, “I am not deceiving you. I am speaking the truth.”
Lawrence clutched the red–robed messenger’s hand, his face reddening as he strained to speak. He
gasped. “To be honest, this ability is also a burden to me. As long as I possess this power, you will
persist in pursuing me. Over the past few days, 1 have pondered how to restore this power to you so I
can continue leading an ordinary life. And now, I have devised a genuine method that can do so.”
Gasping for breath and unable to continue, he tapped the red–robed messenger’s arm repeatedly,
conveying his choked state and inability to speak.
After a brief moment of hesitation, the red–robed messenger finally released his grip on Lawrence’s
throat.
Copsing to the ground, Lawrence coughed heavily, greedily inhaling precious air.
At that moment, each breath felt like a gift from heaven.
The red–robed messenger stood tall, towering over Lawrence, and inquired, ‘Speak. What method do
you propose?” The spiritual beetle had taken over two decades to cultivate, and the red–robed
messenger was reluctant to let Lawrence absolve its power. He intended to seize the spiritual beetle’s
energy if there was a chance to retrieve it.
Lawrence took deep, calming breathis to restore hisposure before standing up. Facing the red–
robed messenger, he spoke with unwavering resolve, “I have a method to extract the power, but I do
have some conditions that I need you to
agree to.”
The red–robed messenger’s gaze chilled as he retorted, “I could kill you this instant. Do you dare
impose conditions upon
ine?”
Lawrence’s voice resonated with conviction as he spoke, “Ending my life is inconsequential. But can
you bear to watch all your painstaking efforts, cultivated over two decades, go to waste without ever
retrieving the power of the spiritual beetle?” The red–robed messenger pondered for three seconds, his
gaze intense. “Alright, what are your conditions?” he asked.
Lawrence’s voice brimmed with confidence as heid out his n, ‘It is simple. Put away those flying
cursed beetles outside Let the three of them leave, and I will stay here to teach you how to extract the
power.”
“Lawrence!” Landon and Yvonne cried out in protest. Their expressions turned grave, and their voices
were filled with
concer
Tiana’s heart stirred with admiration as she wondered, “Is Lawrence willing to sacrifice himself just to
save us?”
“Mr. Katz, listen to me and do not speak. This is between me and this gentleman, Lawrence silenced
Landon and the others as he threw them a meaningful nce
Then, he turned to the red–robed messenger. “How about this condition?”
The red–robed messenger sneered, his voiceced with skepticism. “Do you think I would believe such
a feeble lie? Letting them go? So that they can seek help?”
Unfazed, Lawrence asserted, “Believe it or not, it’s your choice. But remember, I will be here. It’s up to
you whether to strike this deal.”
The red–robed messenger challenged defiantly, ‘And what if I refuse?”
Lawrence’s tone remained resolute as he responded, “Then you can kill all of us, but the power of the
spiritual beetle will elude your grasp. You’ll be confined to the mortal realm for decades, unable to
return to your homnd.”
Surprise flickered in the red–robed messenger’s eyes as he asked, “You know about that ce?”
Lawrena pointed to his own head, his voice filled with certainty. By absorbing with the power of the
spiritual beetle, I’ve gained fragments of its memories. That ce is a true paradise, your homnd.
Only there will you have absolute control. But if you kill me, you’ll be trapped in this world for thirty
years junable to return.”
The red–robed messenger locked his gaze on Lawrence, his expression conflicted.
After a contemtive pause, the red–robed messenger made a firm decision and dered, “Fine, I
agree to your conditions.”
With a wave of his hand, the dark clouds dissipated, revealing a clear path above the Peace
Restaurant.
Turning to Landon and Yvonne, the red–robed messenger’s voice carried authority, “Get lost!”
Tiana’s eyes lit up with relief as she swiftly left.
The oppressive presence of the red–robed messenger had weighed heavily on her, but now she could
finally escape its grip. However, Tiana halted after taking a few steps.
Landon and Yvonne remained rooted to the spot, their unwavering determination evident.
Tiana’s brows knitted in concern as she eximed, “You…”
Landon’s voice resonated with conviction, “Lawrence, we are family. If we’re facing death, we’ll face it
together. Our lives are intertwined!”
Yvonne chimed in, undeterred by her fear, “That’s right, Lawrence. We are your elders. How can we
abandon you in this perilous moment?”
Tiana witnessed their unyielding unity in the face of danger and felt a pang of guilt for trying to leave.
The red–robed messenger surveyed the scene, his voice dripping with cold menace, “I don’t care about
your bonds, but you have ten seconds. Either disappear from my sight or face the consequences!”