I can equip strange items

Chapter 63 Thunder Scepter

At this point, Fang Leng paused and added, "The strange streetlights from before were most likely of this level, and in the catastrophic category, they were probably top-tier."

"It's a catastrophic anomaly!"

"No wonder he's so strong!"

"Can it distort display rules and form a rudimentary domain?"

"Could that forest we saw before have been the embryonic form of that strange realm?"

Sun Changwei and the others were all shocked.

Their understanding of the supernatural is not very extensive, and this is the first time they have truly come to understand its inner workings.

"Can all catastrophic items, including bizarre objects, form domains?" Li Yuan couldn't help but ask.

He thought of the "health-preserving and evil-repelling jade pendant" he had previously acquired.

He didn't see any words related to the domain associated with that item.

"That's not necessarily true."

Fang Leng replied, "Normally speaking, some strange items don't necessarily create strangeness; their characteristics are singular and targeted."

Li Yuan suddenly realized: "Go on."

Fang Leng nodded and continued, "Abyss-level anomalies can already create stable and complete anomaly domains, with rules that are self-contained and almost detached from reality."

"Actually, when it comes to this level of strangeness, they rarely appear in the real world on their own initiative. Their hunting method is usually to drag people into their own territory."

"This level of anomaly can easily destroy a small city, and once its territory expands, it will be difficult to contain."

He paused again, his expression grave, and said, "You've all heard about what happened in Levin City, haven't you? The strangeness there is probably on this level."

"hiss----"

"The strangeness of Levin City is actually at the Abyss Domain level?"

Everyone was taken aback.

Li Yuan felt the same way. He had previously thought that the strangeness in Levin City was perhaps only at the level of a catastrophe.

Unexpectedly, it was actually at the Abyss Domain level!

"Of course, this is just speculation, and the Bureau of Abnormal Affairs has not yet given a definitive answer."

Vice President Fang Leng continued, "Above that is the level of annihilation of a nation. The very existence of such an anomaly is a challenge to the concept of a nation or civilization. They may already be walking natural disasters, super-giant domains covering several provinces, or an unstoppable spread of a concept."

"This level of anomaly is capable of destroying the order and most of the population of a small to medium-sized country, rewriting the regional map and history, and its impact will be deeply imprinted on the collective consciousness of civilization."

Everyone present frowned.

"This is freaking amazing—it's practically a monster on a conceptual level."

"If this can be linked to meme contamination, how are we supposed to combat it?"

The burly man with a thick beard felt a chill run down his spine.

"Don't rush, these are just records passed down from ancient times, and we haven't encountered them yet."

Vice President Fang Leng continued, "Finally, there is the final level. This level of strangeness exists in theory, but it cannot be defined or understood. Its very existence may be defined as the ultimate source or form."

"This level of strangeness has no fixed description; it could be the ultimate aggregation of all strangeness, a complete reversal of the rules of the world, the end of time, or even a mistake in the universe itself. All information about it is contradictory and could lead to cognitive collapse."

His expression was grave as he said, "If such a bizarre event were to occur, it would essentially mean the mid-stage of human civilization and even the existence of the world itself—not destruction, but the rendering everything as if it never existed or lost its meaning."

"Oh, this—"

"How...how can we fight back like this?"

Everyone was numb, including Li Yuan.

However, Li Yuan's feelings were even more complicated.

Vice President Fang Leng smiled slightly, but then his expression turned serious again: "Although there has never been a nation-destroying or end-stage war since the cataclysmic changes in the world, the fact that it is recorded in ancient times means that it has existed. This is not a temporary war, but a long-term war, which requires all of humanity to unite and fight against it together."

He paused, then his tone softened again: "Of course, there's no need for everyone to feel so much pressure right now. Who can predict the future? Maybe something extraordinary will happen and it will all end suddenly?"

However, no one took that seriously.

If only the upheavals in the world could end so easily.

Vice President Fang Leng looked at Li Yuan again: "Do you want to exchange for this strange item?"

"How many points?" Li Yuan asked immediately.

"Two hundred points."

Vice President Fang Leng replied, "After all, it is a bizarre item with an extreme penchant for the wicked. The cost of using it is not unacceptable. If one's willpower is strong enough, it is theoretically possible to keep it for a long time. Therefore, the price is not too expensive."

"Two hundred points —"

"So expensive!"

Sun Changwei and the others couldn't help but marvel.

Li Yuan frowned slightly: "Are there any other strange items?"

Although he had a lot of points, even with the previous thirty-one points, his total points were only two hundred and forty-seven.

If you use up 200 points at once, you won't be able to redeem any other good strange items.

"In our inventory, this is the only item that can currently be described as a 'strange item.'"

Vice President Fang Ling said with a wry smile, "Strange items are extremely rare to begin with. It's already quite good if the entire Donghe City Exorcist Association has even one in stock."

Li Yuan was somewhat surprised, but he understood. Strange items are often strange in themselves, so it's normal for them to be rare.

Moreover, for items whose usage costs are unacceptable, the Bureau of Abnormal Affairs will generally choose to destroy them directly.

Those that survived are mostly those whose usage costs weren't too outrageous.

He thought for a moment, then looked back at the exchange interface: "Could I take a look at this strange item first?"

The cost of use and special effects alone are not very meaningful to him.

What he really needs is an entry for bizarre items.

If the keyword is also lightning, that would be ideal, and I would definitely want to get it.

But if it has other effects, we need to think about it carefully, since our points don't just fall from the sky.

"sure."

Vice President Fang Leng nodded slightly: "Wait a moment."

He got up and left.

About five minutes later, he returned, carrying a long, rectangular box.

Under the curious gaze of everyone, he opened the box.

A short staff exactly like the one in the picture came into view.

At first glance, it looks like some kind of scepter.

"This was seized from the higher-ups of the Shadow Society."

Vice President Fang Leng picked up the scepter: "The way to use it is to input essence, energy, spirit, or spiritual power, etc., as long as it is energy. However, try to use it less in your spare time, because the cost of using it will accumulate."

Li Yuan took the staff of lightning and looked at the entry.

[Equipable item detected: Thunder Scepter]

[Thunder Scepter: A scepter containing fragments of thunderous authority, which allows the wielder to unleash lightning.]

[Cost of Use: The user will develop a fear of "all lightning." The more it is used, the stronger and longer the fear will last. The stronger one's willpower, the greater their resistance to the fear of lightning.]

[Equipable Affix: Yin Yang Double Thunder (Green)]

[Action Effect: Can unleash Yin Lightning and Yang Lightning; its power is related to the amount of Qi and Spirit consumed.]

Because this strange item hasn't been purchased yet and doesn't belong to me, I can't see the conditions for permanent fixation at the moment.