The Artifact Forger from the Beginning of Collapse

Demon Manifestation: Devil's Essence is a Teigu forged from the blood of a super dangerous species living in the far north. Esdeath drank all of this blood-type Teigu, so it's not wrong to say that Esdeath herself is a Teigu.

However, Chen Li felt that Yakumo Yukari did it on purpose, and Chen Li had evidence.

"Then what was the reason for Chen Li's scream?" Chen Li asked.

"Don't put all the blame on me. This is your problem. They were screaming because there were a lot more slimes in the group."

"Oh, that's definitely my problem," Chen Li remembered.

The effect of the Civilization Acceleration Miracle Card is quite unique; it can be used in conjunction with other Miracle Cards. Therefore, Chen Li chose to activate the Trap Card [Cleansing Master] and begin turning the villains of the capital into slimes.

Simply put, it's about letting the Miracle Cards act on their own.

Therefore, it's not hard to understand why Chen Li would use the word "script" to describe the process of accelerated civilization.

"Then why are people in the city shouting about monsters and such?" Chen Li asked, puzzled.

According to Chen Li's prediction, the people of the Empire should gradually learn to coexist with slimes as the story progresses.

"It was Nguyen Mai's doing. She subtly altered the genes of the flying-type dangerous species flying over the Empire. As a result, those ferocious flying-type dangerous species became dangerous species that like to defecate on other people's heads," Mebius said.

“It was just a minor mistake. But I want to emphasize that it was their way of expressing affection. And I think this should be your problem, Möbius,” Nguyen Mai retorted.

"..." Chen Li rubbed his forehead.

Dude, what have you guys been up to?

Chen Li decided that if he ever used the Civilization Acceleration feature in the future, he would definitely add a script to it, so that his genius friends wouldn't create any little "genius shock" for him!

"During this period of accelerated civilization, I have gained control of the Revolutionary Army and made contact with the leader of the Path of Peace. Minister Ernest was also very cooperative in my work, sending me to the palace and then holding a knife to the young emperor's neck to force General Bud and me to sign a contract using forced exchange gold coins. According to the plan, now only Esdeath needs to be dealt with."

Fortunately, Najeta brought Chen Li what was perhaps the only good news of the trip.

The leader of Anning Dao and his minister Ernest were both controlled by Chen Li using forced gold coin transactions, which is why the two of them cooperated so well.

Najenda had to say something fair: the artifacts Chen Li created were truly useful.

By forcing the exchange of gold coins, Najenda, with the help of Yukari Yakumo, visited nobles and officials door-to-door, and took over the entire imperial capital without bloodshed.

Although a considerable number of these nobles and officials had already turned into slimes and were roaming around the capital, Najenda had already completed a smooth transition of power before they were turned into slimes.

The young emperor, General Bud, Minister Ernest, the Revolutionary Army, and even the Tranquil Road were all Najenda's people. Najenda couldn't imagine how she could lose.

However, perhaps because Najenda's methods were a bit too drastic, some officials who were righteous but also conservative expressed strong opposition.

But no problem, Najenda hung these people up and whipped them for three days and three nights, and they said they wouldn't object anymore.

But to be honest, Najenda finds her group members more annoying than these annoying things.

Sometimes, watching what they do, Najenda doubts herself: Are they really here to save the world?

They dismantled the Guardian Machine into scrap metal, conducted experiments on flying dangerous species that even Najenda couldn't bear to watch, and captured super-dangerous species to keep as pets...

Are these people really not just looking for a remote, impoverished place to release their energy?

"By the way, Esdeath was also captured by me right after returning from defeating the alien races," Yukari Yakumo said.

"That's it..."

"Ding!" Chen Li picked up the forced transaction gold coins that he had summoned back, and then walked up to Esdeath, who was tied up like a caterpillar.

"I'll give you a chance. Pick one of us from among us for a one-on-one duel. If you win, I'll let you go and you can do whatever you want. If you lose, you'll obediently lead those ice slimes in the capital to guard the country. How about it?" Chen Li asked, removing the gag from Esdeath's mouth.

Huh? A gag?

"Ha, why should I..." Esdeath hadn't finished speaking when Chen Li gagged her again with a gag.

"Hang her up and whip her for three days and three nights," Chen Li said, turning to Najenda.

“Okay, no problem!” Najenda’s eyes lit up.

"Pfft! Wait, I agree." Esdeath spat out the gag and shouted to Chen Li.

The next moment, the forced transaction gold coins in Chen Li's hand lit up with golden light.

After seeing that the contract was completed, Yukari Yakumo released the sealing barrier on Esdeath.

"Come on, pick one," Chen Li asked, pointing to the group members behind him.

"..." Esdeath likes to fight, but that doesn't mean she's brainless.

The fact that Yukari Yakumo could easily seal her own abilities and capture a Super Special Dangerous Species from the East Blue Cloud as easily as kicking a dog to death shows that this group of people are not simple.

But Esdeath didn't believe she couldn't defeat any of these people.

Esdeath scrutinized the group behind Chen Li.

As the saying goes, pick the softest persimmons to squeeze, and as long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn...

and so……

“You, yes, you, come out! I’ve been putting up with you for too long.” Esdeath said, pointing at a child who looked to be under 12 years old and whose hair color was similar to her own.

"Gresch is still a child, and you don't even spare a child?" Chen Li tilted his head when he saw Esdeath so heartlessly choosing Gresch, who was out collecting folk art.

Hey, you're a real little rascal!

"Didn't you say you just picked randomly? Have you changed your mind?"

"Not only have I not gone back on my word, I'm also planning to give you two more chances. I want to see if you can pick on the real pushover. But in return, besides the first time, you'll have to agree to one more condition for each of the other two losses. How about it?"

“Sure, no problem. I’d like to see what gives you that confidence.” Esdeath finally agreed.

"Oh, right, this is for you." Chen Li tossed the revival match's original form to Esdeath.

"Once you have this item, watching a 30-second ad will revive you. Alright, the match begins now."

"Little one, don't say I'm bullying you." Although Esdeath wasn't interested in bullying the weak, this was a battle for survival!

"What are you babbling about? Let me show you my ultimate technique! Help me, Miss Starlight!" Gretchen shouted, mimicking Chen Li's tone.

Esdeath vs. a 5-year-old fusion warrior.

The 5-year-old fusion warrior wins!

……

"You brat wearing a beret, yes, you, come out!" Esdeath is resurrected in all her glory.

Esdeath still thinks kids are the easiest to bully.

The last time must have been just an accident.

"Huh, me?" Little Black Tower pointed to himself.

"Yes, that's right, it's you."

"Everyone, keep your distance!" Upon seeing the small black tower that Esdeath had chosen, Chen Li immediately shouted to the crowd.

Then, feeling that doing it this way wasn't safe enough, he simply posted his WeChat Moments, enveloping Little Black Tower and Esdeath within it, transforming it into a giant transparent arena with a radius of 30 meters.

"Perfect timing to test my new trick on you! Hidden backup power! Activate!"

The all-consuming black hole silently erupted within the golden dome formed by WeChat Moments. After several flashes of golden light in WeChat Moments, the black hole gradually subsided.

"Cough cough, I'm in a weakened state... I still couldn't control my exertion." Little Black Tower, feeling completely drained, slowly emerged from his WeChat Moments.

Esdeath?

Not even the scum is left.

Esdeath vs. Void Star God.

The Void Star God wins!

……

"Thank you for resurrecting me twice. It allowed me to awaken new abilities in the face of life and death. I wished time could slow down back then... Don't worry, I'll go easy on you this time." Esdeath felt fantastic after being resurrected!

I am not the same person I used to be; I am someone who can stop time!

Although Esdeath has not used this ability yet, she feels that it is pretty much what she imagined.

Thanks to Chen Li's resurrection ability, Esdeath regained her stamina and peak condition. Otherwise, Esdeath, lacking sufficient stamina, might not have been able to use her newly developed ability.

You asked if Esdeath has enough mana? Esdeath has been resurrected, so she definitely has enough mana.

You're asking about Esdeath's cooldown? I, Esdeath, have already died once, so where would I get a cooldown?

"So who do you want to choose?" Chen Li asked.

Esdeath remained silent, only staring intently at Chen Li.

"Me? Are you sure?" Chen Li pointed to himself in disbelief.

"I'm going to challenge you, and you're not allowed to use your magical items. All you're good at is using magical items."

"You won't let me use magical items?"

"Yes."

"Alright then." Chen Li clenched his fist and then took off his restraint bracelet.

You said I couldn't use magical items.

"Take this! My ability, gained through life and death, is mine! Mahapadma!"

Time and spacetime were frozen in place; the power of extreme cold had frozen time and space!