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Chapter 168 Testing the Waters, Possessing the Ability to "Exorcise Thoughts"

The pond that Lu Qiyuan observed at the very center of the camp.

Everyone gathered here.

"You don't mind if I give it a try?" Lucci asked.

This was Lucci's first real-world encounter with this "secret realm" formed by thought, so naturally he had many thoughts.

"Of course!" Polly and the others wouldn't stop them.

Flames appeared in Lucci's hand, which he then flicked into the pond in front of him.

The raging flames burned directly in the pond.

However, no water vapor appeared, and the flames only burned on the surface of the pond. Lucci manipulated the flames to try to enter the pond.

The circle directly enveloped the entire pond, sensing its changes.

The Sharingan was also fixed on the scene, and in his gaze, the entire pond was enveloped in red Nen energy.

What used to be a blue-green pond appeared completely red to him.

This is not a pond formed from actual "water," but rather from spiritual energy.

Furthermore, there was the power of space within it; the flames were not blocked, but once they went deeper into the pond, the flames controlled by Lucci lost their connection.

As the flames disappeared, a Nen rope emerged from Lucci's hand and went deep into them. It encountered the same situation as the flames; once you entered it, you lost contact with them.

Even if you connect the dots, it won't help.

Lucci did not venture deeper into the area.

The situation in this secret realm is constantly changing.

At least initially, it won't fall into a state of "decline".

At first, they only entered that vanished town, but there were some monsters in the town, so it was dangerous.

At that time, Regina's consciousness still existed.

The subsequent changes only occurred after she lost consciousness.

Lucci's only option is to summon Phoenix.

And he and Phoenix are of one heart and mind, their eyes are connected.

Phoenix is ​​a Nen Beast, so even if it encounters real danger, it will not actually die.

It is perfect for exploration and intelligence gathering.

At the same time, Phoenix can be used to test whether the ability to teleport can also be used in this secret realm.

If possible, there would be no danger for him to go inside himself.

A ball of flame appeared out of nowhere, and then a huge, fiery red divine bird emerged from the flame.

He was radiating a dazzling golden-red glow; it was Phoenix.

Compared to Dumbledore's phoenix, Lucci's Phoenix is ​​more like a mythical creature.

Perhaps influenced by the Patch tribe's worship, Phoenix has also become "vain," and his standards for his appearance have increased.

They often display their divine nobility.

The sudden appearance of the divine bird startled everyone present, but Lucci had already demonstrated it repeatedly, leading them to speculate that it might be Lucci's Nen ability.

After all, through the condensation, they could all see the Nen energy gathered on Phoenix.

Flying above the pond, its magnificent golden-red plumage swayed in the wind, possessing a unique and dignified beauty.

A Nen beast!

Polly and the others began to ponder.

According to the information they had, Lucci possessed the ability of a Nen beast, which was the earliest information available, but there was no further information available afterward.

All I know is that it's a bird that can use fire.

But now it seems that this beast is not simple at all; its appearance alone makes it impossible to underestimate.

Sharil was even more frightened; wasn't that the Patch tribe's sacred bird?

Why was I summoned by Lord Lucci?

Charlier happened to see Lucci smile at him.

Could it be!

He wasn't stupid; he immediately made many connections. Lord Lucci was far more powerful and mysterious than he had imagined, which gave Sharl even more confidence.

He prayed in his heart that Regina was still alive.

Everyone who can recite will see Lucci summon the "Nen Beast".

They all guessed that this was a test using a spirit beast.

Several members of the Stacy family scoffed at this.

Because it's not like they haven't tried before. Many members of their family, including their subordinates, are Nen users, and some of them even possess Nen beast abilities.

The seven family heads also possessed seven sinful beasts, and had entered the secret realm.

It can be said that apart from the Seven Deadly Sins Beasts, other Beasts can enter the secret realm as long as their controllers do not enter with them.

Then they will be cut off from contact, and the Nian Beast will disappear.

Due to their unique nature, the Seven Deadly Sins Beasts can only stay in this secret realm for a limited time before being absorbed by it.

It was also through the spirit beasts that the seven family heads were able to speak with Regina, whose consciousness had not disappeared.

It was only through the Spirit Beast that they learned that this secret realm was extremely restrictive for people like them who gained power through sacrificial rituals.

The Seven Deadly Sins Beast Gods can no longer exert their corresponding abilities within it.

This is also why the Stacy family has never been able to solve this mystery.

If Lucci doesn't arrive, then the Stacy family will be unable to continue dealing with this secret realm.

They had no choice but to entrust the task to the Hunter Association.

We must resolve this as soon as possible, because this secret realm is still growing.

In the beginning, the secret realm was just a spring, but now it has grown to the size of a pond.

Phoenix swooped down and plunged headfirst into the pond.

Lucci, on the other hand, felt as if he had passed through a spatial barrier, a sensation he had never experienced before, unlike the situation in Patch Village in the Basen Rainforest.

Patch Village in the Basen Rainforest is a place of spatial division and isolation.

This is a real, existing spatial barrier.

Lucci's consciousness and Phoenix's were not blocked, but their ability to teleport was affected, making it very difficult to use teleportation.

However, it has not been completely banned.

A strange emotion welled up in Lucci's heart, and an unusual aura attached itself to Phoenix.

It is also affecting Lucci.

Flames immediately erupted from Phoenix's body.

Named Purifying Flame, it resists and counteracts "abnormalities".

Outside, others saw Lucci momentarily stunned, but his eyes quickly cleared, and flames suddenly erupted from his body.

It was a white flame, and you could feel the power within it.

This is a success! This was the thought that flashed through the minds of the Stacy family members.

As expected, that was no ordinary spirit beast.

Lucci's attention was entirely focused on Phoenix, and he passed through the spatial barrier, finding himself directly in the water.

This time it was in real water.

The water contained the power of Nen, and the Purifying Flame resisted this alien power.

It was only then that Lucci realized that he seemed to have always possessed the power to exorcise thoughts.

Isn't the Purifying Flame simply "eliminating thoughts"?

We just need to put in a little more effort in this direction.

Since there was no immediate danger, Lucci had Phoenix cancel the protection of the Purifying Flame.

Of course, because of the connection, the effect on Lucci was not canceled.

Then some memories came flooding back, and the surroundings of Phoenix were changing.