Apocalypse: I watch a survival game in a safe house

Before he knew it, cold sweat had soaked his back.

He remained standing in the dark forest, with Yang Xinxin beside him and Brian warily guarding the front, his dog-like eyes watching him nervously.

"Dude, what were you spacing out for? I'd have thought you secretly rewarded yourself and entered a state of sagehood!"

The stinky dog ​​grinned cheekily, "We're good bros, I understand. How about we duo queue next time?"

Zhang Yi glared at him fiercely: "I still prefer the fully automatic mode, I don't like manual. You know, I don't even drink hand-drip coffee."

"You were just trapped in a deep mental illusion."

Yang Xinxin calmly stated, "My pre-set 'cognitive anchoring' rule took effect. When your consciousness is severely polluted, it will forcibly reset your perception and return you to the baseline of reality."

Zhang Yi was still shaken.

If Yang Xinxin hadn't been so prescient, he might have already lost himself under the shepherd boy's influence, or even been assimilated by Samael's power.

The newfound power within him was both an asset and a potential threat.

"I'm all right."

He took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and his eyes sharpened again. "Brian, can you still keep up with Burning Bones and the others?"

Brian sniffed carefully and nodded: "Although your 'scent' was a bit off just now, their scent trails are still there. Come with me."

After the illusion faded, the deathly silence of the forest seemed even more profound.

Zhang Yi did not take a step immediately. He stood still, his brows furrowed, as if he was reliving the experience of being on the verge of the abyss.

Brian scratched the ground nervously with his paws. "So, bro, what are you waiting for?"

Yang Xinxin watched him quietly, waiting for his instructions.

She looked at the change in Zhang Yi's expression and seemed to understand something.

"What did you just see in Samael's illusion? Did you discover something new?"

That was not Samael himself, but merely an overflow of Samael's spirit and will. However, those who were spiritually influenced could experience Samael's intense will.

This is a disaster because people's minds may be corrupted and forcibly assimilated by Samael.

However, if you can resist this kind of mental pollution, it is a huge opportunity!

Zhang Yi, who has lived for more than 30 years, can converse with Drucker, a giant who has lived for billions of years and comprehended the true essence of the world's origin. Isn't that a tremendous gain?

Brian and Yang Xinxin didn't have that opportunity because Brian was a modified dog with a pure heart; as for Yang Xinxin, her spiritual power was enough to shock the four knights of the Yihen Clan.

"Don't rush off."

Zhang Yi finally spoke, his voice carrying a strange calmness, completely different from the danger he had just displayed.

He turned to look at Yang Xinxin, his eyes sharp and clear, yet also concealing a kind of restless madness.

"I want to try being mentally corrupted again! That guy seems to be trying to tell us outsiders something."

"By figuring out the reasons, I can understand the essence of mental pollution. Perhaps, I'll also gain other insights!"

"Brian, keep watch around and alert us immediately if there is any unusual activity."

He first gave instructions to the white Labrador.

Although Brian was puzzled, he still growled to show that he understood, his ears perked up and his nose twitched, spreading his senses to the maximum extent.

"With Brian, the world's number one police dog, here, I guarantee that no danger will be able to get close without my senses!"

Then, Zhang Yi's gaze fell on Yang Xinxin, with unusual seriousness.

“Xin Xin, I’m about to do something very dangerous.” He pointed to his forehead. “Samael’s mental pollution, although it was suppressed by your rules just now, I… experienced something different from it.”

He paused, as if searching for the right words: "A... vague sense about the nature of power. It's dangerous, but it could also be crucial. I don't want to miss this opportunity."