I can see experience bars after being transported to another world.

Then, he paused for a moment in front of a grotesque-looking scalpel.

Although the knife was incredibly sharp, its description stated that it was "only for offense, not defense, and the user would gradually become bloodthirsty."

As a doctor with a fragile physique, Lu Yuan needed life-saving measures.

Time passed second by second.

Lu Yuan walked through most of the warehouse but still couldn't find anything he particularly liked.

Until he reached the deepest corner of the warehouse.

There was no elaborate seal there, only a dusty glass dome.

Through the murky glass, you can see a black velvet cushion underneath, and on top of that, a vintage dark gold pocket watch lies quietly.

The instant he saw it, Lu Yuan seemed to hear a very faint sound, yet it was as if it resonated deep within his brain.

"Tick-tock".

An inexplicable attraction made Lu Yuan stop in his tracks.

He lifted the glass cover and, as if possessed, reached out his hand.

The moment my fingertips touched the cold case, a chill ran up my arm and straight to the top of my head, and the words in my vision started jumping wildly.

[Contact with high-level forbidden items...Analysis in progress...]

[Item Name: Segmented Fragments of the Time-Reversing Worm (Disguise: Pocket Watch)]

[Type: Parasitic]

[Details: This is the remains of a high-ranking creature after its death, forcibly transformed into a pocket watch by a master craftsman. It yearns to devour reason in order to briefly "come alive."]

【One: Acceleration, Effect: Consumes 1 point of sanity per second, significantly improves physical attributes.】

【Second: Stasis, Effect: Base cost 40 sanity points. Can withstand most physical attacks and a certain level of sanity impact.】

[Three: Deprivation, base effect cost 80 sanity. Deprives a target within the field of vision of one instance of time deprivation.]

[All consumption will directly drain the holder's sanity!]

"A very powerful item..."

Lu Yuan looked at the heavy pocket watch in his hand, his eyes gleaming.

This thing is simple and straightforward, but for other superhumans, the cost of using it might be too high.

But it's a perfect fit for me, especially as my rationality continues to break through.

"Lu Yuan! Time's almost up!"

Old Morgan's shouts came from the doorway.

Lu Yuan snapped out of his daze, grabbed his pocket watch, and turned to walk towards the door.

When he stepped out the door, old Morgan's cloudy old eyes showed a hint of surprise when he saw what was in his hand.

But then his expression changed to one of deep agreement.

"You actually chose it..."

Old Morgan looked at the dark gold pocket watch with a complex expression. "We call it 'timekeeping'."

"Timekeeping?" Lu Yuan's fingers traced the single-eye pattern on the watch cover.

"Yes, this is a relic of a legendary Night's Watchman from the previous generation."

As old Morgan pulled out the brass key, he said, "That guy was a genius just like you. His strength at the time was already close to the third tier, making him a true monster even in the inner city."

"But even someone as powerful as him can only use this thing with difficulty."

"According to procedure, this should have been handed over to headquarters. But due to some special reasons, it has been stuck here."

Old Morgan turned his head and warned sternly, "You're quite lucky; you've snagged a great bargain."

"But let me give you a piece of advice: although this thing is codenamed 'Timekeeping' in the files, we prefer to call it 'Final Requisite' in private."

"Several Night's Watchmen have already been turned to death; I hope you won't follow in their footsteps."

No, it won't.

Lu Yuan put his pocket watch into his pocket in response.

It was already late when I returned to the clinic.

Lu Yuan sat at his desk and, using the light, took out the pocket watch again.

There are no numbers on the dial, only distorted markings, and three hands are rotating counterclockwise at an unsettling rhythm.

"Give it a try."

Lu Yuan took a deep breath and gently wound up the watch with his fingers.

Click.

In that instant, Lu Yuan felt as if something had been forcibly ripped from his mind.

[Rationality is decreasing... -1... -1...]

An indescribable sense of weakness washed over me, but at the same time, the world before me changed.

The dust floating in the air seemed to freeze in mid-air, and the flickering flame of the gas lamp became extremely slow, so much so that the details of each curl of the flame's edge could be seen clearly.

Outside the window, a seagull flying by seemed to be in slow motion, the trajectory of each flap of its wings clearly visible.

"This is... acceleration?"

Lu Yuan tried to reach out and grab the cup.

In his perception, his movements were as fast as lightning.

But just a moment later, a strong feeling of dizziness suddenly struck.

Lu Yuan quickly released his grip, stopping the pocket watch from working.

"Huff...huff..."

Slumped in his chair, Lu Yuan was calculating in his mind.

"From start to finish, it took about twenty seconds, which means that with my current level of rationality, I can only use it for a maximum of thirty seconds."

"Otherwise, it could lead to a coma, so it should not be used unless absolutely necessary."

"However, my sanity limit should be able to be broken again after tonight... To prevent any errors in the dream tonight, let's end the test here."

Lu Yuan put away the pocket watch, endured the stinging pain in his head, and lay down on the bed.

...

wow-

The familiar damp, salty, and fishy smell wafted over.

When Lu Yuan opened his eyes again, all he saw was that despairing black sea.

The crescent moon hung overhead.

Lu Yuan, bracing himself for the seawater to splash in his face, suddenly realized that he had regained control of his body.

You should know that after he inexplicably regained his mobility last time, it took him a long time to return to his original state of standing in front of the beach.

I ignored why it could move again.

"Hurry up."

Lu Yuan didn't waste time on reflection and immediately headed deeper into the island.

Remembering that they found some traces of human activity during the last exploration, Lu Yuan plans to go to a more distant place this time.

As they ventured deeper, they first passed an ancient, weathered formation not far away, when their steps suddenly halted.

"Um?"

Lu Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly.

The array that was originally dilapidated and seemed to be on the verge of crumbling at any moment has somehow been partially repaired!

The broken lines were reconnected, and a dark golden liquid flowed in the grooves, emitting a faint, eerie glow in the dim light, appearing both sacred and eerie.

Is anyone here?

Lu Yuan hesitated for a moment, but still did not choose to approach.

I don't know when I'll be able to move again, so I'll take advantage of this time to explore this island as thoroughly as possible.

Lu Yuan's gaze fell on the black stone mountain not far away, which was the highest point of the island.

After much effort, Lu Yuan finally reached the top of the mountain.

When his gaze passed over the rocks and landed on the coastline on the other side of the island, he froze instantly, a chill running down his spine.

Amidst the rolling black waves and atop those jagged reefs, a massive warship was anchored!

The ship was enormous, like a mountain, but at this moment it was covered with thick red rust, and countless barnacles and conches crawled all over the deck and sides like parasites.

From a distance, it looks as if it has been stranded here for decades.

Lu Yuan's eyes widened, and his heart began to pound.

Because he was all too familiar with that outline.

Although badly decayed, the iconic ram and bridge structure...

"The Iron Whale?!"

Before he could even take a step to confirm, a familiar and powerful heartbeat suddenly resounded between heaven and earth.

"Thump—!"

The entire dream world then trembled violently.

A strong sense of rejection washed over me instantly.