The boy's head, which had been hanging low, suddenly lifted. There was none of the expected timidity, fear, or terror. Hidden beneath the shadows, his pupils were like those of a giant carnivorous beast, glinting with a savage and twisted red light.

The black, writhing veins twisted and spread beneath the skin like small snakes, climbing upwards from the boy's neck at a visible speed, forming a network of blue veins on his face that resembled tree roots.

"I...told you...to run..."

A growling, suppressed in pain, rose from a weak murmur to a loud roar, not at all like a sound a human could make, but more like the deep, brutal growl of a giant carnivorous animal.

The extremely penetrating sound waves even made the young man's internal organs vibrate. He instinctively wanted to retreat, but the backward motion caused the "monster" in front of him to spring up in an instant.

Whoosh~

As if skipping the intermediate steps, Zhu Haomiao instantly shifted from stillness to extreme motion, covering the less than two-meter distance in a flash, his five fingers, claw-like, aiming straight for the young man's face.

The young man dodged backward on reflex, raising his hand to block, planting his feet firmly on the ground, and using Zhu Haomiao's force to propel himself backward.

Sensing his strength had not fully connected, Zhu Haomiao's five fingers hooked like talons, and he tore downward fiercely.

Rip~

The young man's sleeve, along with skin and flesh, was torn away, leaving five deep bloody grooves on his arm.

Flipping over and bracing against the ground, the young man, ignoring the intense pain in his arm, stared in disbelief at the thin silhouette not far away.

The afternoon escape wasn't due to carelessness!

That dry, thin shell harbored power beyond the physical laws of the real world!

In an instant, a terrifying guess surfaced in his mind.

Supernatural power!

Transcendent!

And not just an Initial Heavenly Position Transcendent, at least a Middle Heavenly Position...

Only a life level of Middle Heavenly Position would differ greatly from mortals in the real world, with transcendent power seeping into reality, where a mere gesture defies physical laws.

But...is it possible?

Judging by his appearance... a 14-year-old Middle Heavenly Position powerhouse?!

Such prodigies are as rare as phoenix feathers throughout history. What kind of misfortune had he encountered to provoke such a monster?

Even among the top Central Super elites, it generally takes until graduation to step into Middle Heavenly Position!

So, the remaining possibility is only one...

The other person had been contaminated by a power from a supernatural disaster infiltrating reality!

Observing the fierce and evil anomalies on the other's face, the young man was more convinced of his thoughts.

On the other side, Zhu Haomiao did not pursue, but rather watched his bloody, mutilated fingers in fascination, gently licking the bloodstains on his fingertips.

The pleasure that expression exuded caused the young man's hair to stand on end, and he vaguely understood that the enemy before him could no longer be called "human," but rather some bloodthirsty, cruel monster.

Swish~

The figure he was staring at flashed slightly, moving with such lightning speed that it left afterimages on his retina. The young man's pupils contracted, unable to dodge in time, instinctively tensing his whole body, using his solid shoulder muscles to brace for the fierce attack.

Zhu Haomiao's leg swung round like a giant axe, carving a bold arc through the air and smashing into the young man's left arm, the violent, savage force tearing through muscle and fascia, brutally transmitted to the bone.

Snap~

Accompanied by a crisp sound of bone breaking, the solid arm cracked in the middle, caving inward, twisting into a V-shape.

"Aaaah!!!"

The remaining momentum of the blow propelled unceremoniously into the young man's body, lifting him into the air, sending him flying several meters away.

Thud~

Over a hundred pounds crashed heavily onto the ground, the violent impact displacing his vital organs, nearly making him cough up blood.

"Help... help me..."

Clutching his grotesquely twisted left arm, the young man felt his entire body was falling apart, unable to stand, scrabbling backward in terror while staring at Zhu Haomiao, screaming for help in a desperate attempt to draw someone's attention.

He was convinced that, in the Central Super campus, if any instructor or upperclassman discovered this situation, he would be safe and sound.

And this supernatural secondary disaster in front of him would be easily eliminated!

He still had a bright future!

He didn't want to die yet!

At this moment, the young man was filled with immense regret, recalling the kindly teachings of his mentor.

"Dao Heart's obsession is best left in the Illusion Realm, where you have countless chances to make mistakes, but in reality, you only have one life..."

"Don't be combative..."

"Don't recklessly destroy yourself for the sake of one breath..."

Once, he had scorned his mentor's words, thinking that he had lost the spirit of courage and progress, but only when the shadow of death loomed over him did he understand his mentor's earnest counsel.

Being competitive in the Illusion Realm had caused him to lose reverence in reality, unable to endure even a bit of grievance.

Now, thinking back, today's conflict really was insignificant, but he couldn't swallow the humiliation, leading to the current situation...

Watching the terrifying monster approach slowly, all his frustrations could only turn into endless regret and despair.

The shadow of the boy gradually enveloped his face, the against-light facial features indistinct, only those cruel eyes emitting a scarlet gleam not belonging to a human. Within them could be seen a genuine enjoyment and pleasure.

In a trance, the young man seemed to see a ravenous, bloodthirsty monster, having gone hungry for so long, tasting the long-sought flavor of fresh blood.

And he... was the foolish prey served up on a platter, soon to be shredded to pieces!

"No... help me! Help me!"

He used all his strength to move backwards, the heart-wrenching screams receiving no response. The remote corner of the campus seemed like a forgotten part of the world, silent to the point of despair.

Swish~

Like a tiger pouncing on prey, Zhu Haomiao crossed a distance of several meters in one step, pouncing onto the young man, his hand clamping onto the young man's throat like an iron vice.

"Uh... uh..."

With his throat gripped, the young man could only emit muffled gasping sounds, his pallid cheeks quickly flushing red.

Uncaring for his wound, with his intact right hand he frantically clawed at the "hydraulic clamp" on his neck, trying to break free from its embrace, but his resistance was growing fainter by the moment.

Zhu Haomiao's five fingers slowly contracted, the face below turning purple as it had previously turned red. He lowered his head with interest, closely watching the young man's expression of despair, ferocity, pain, and distortion as death approached.

Tear out his heart!

Rip out his tongue!

Smash his brain!

Gouge out his eyes!

Slaughter!

Destruction!

Devouring!

Trampling!

...

Extreme and twisted desires bloomed wantonly, Zhu Haomiao's lips curling into a cruel smile, his throat uttering warped murmurs.

"Pathetic ant, entertain me!"