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Lloyd felt somewhat strange and puzzled by the former dean's remarks.

It’s not that there are civilizations outside the existing sphere of human influence. Although this comes a bit suddenly, it’s actually not a problem.

After all, humans in that twilight age had made countless attempts, including all kinds of messy shelters and refugees, so it was normal that some people survived.

So what made Lloyd feel strange was, how could the two sides become enemies? Didn't they not interact much? They couldn't really dislike them for being too ugly, right?

What puzzled him was that if there really was another group of people who survived through some other means, why didn't they contact more people?

Lloyd had a lot of questions, but the former dean couldn't answer them.

"I don't know much about their power. Hazlade just mentioned it casually. I don't care much about it. If you still have questions, ask Hazlade when you go back."

Lloyd nodded and asked again:

"Hmm... now should we continue to go up to the third floor? My [Projection] can't go up, so we may need to go up by ourselves."

The former dean shook his head and replied:

"Of course we have to go up there. Or rather, it is even more necessary to go up there and take a look. Judging from the reactions of these guys, I have reason to suspect that they are planning something. In your words, they might be planning something ruthless. It just so happens that you should have adapted to the mental pollution here, right?"

Lloyd nodded, and heard the former dean continue:

"I've almost adapted... Alas, I have to admit that without your help, it would be difficult for me to stay awake in this environment in my current state, and I certainly wouldn't be able to adapt to the mental pollution. It seems that the Book of Madness is indeed powerful, much better than the ones I compiled, and even today it is still beyond my understanding..."

Lloyd quickly replied modestly:

"Ahahaha, you're too kind. After all, I have always been a kind-hearted young man who is always willing to help others."

The former dean hesitated for a few seconds before he said:

"Those two guys just now, I'm afraid they will bring people back?"

"Yeah, I think so, so wait for me to make some additional arrangements to prevent those two guys from suddenly rushing in with others."

Lloyd said this and began to arrange a circle of space loops on the third floor of the museum, creating a kind of interference to the surrounding space in order to prevent others from disturbing him.

It's just that time is tight and this space loop is not too complicated. Theoretically it should be easy to crack, but it is enough to buy time.

At present, Lloyd does not know much about these "monsters" and does not know their background and position. He prefers not to be hostile for the time being, so he chooses the relatively gentle space loop instead of other more dangerous and deadly means.

After spending some time preparing, Lloyd went to the staircase leading to the fourth floor, where the [projection] was blocked before, and then he emitted a little inspiration and checked the situation.

"Hmm? The layout here... does have some restrictions that can form some kind of obstacles, like there is a barrier of unknown composition blocking something, but it doesn't seem to have a particularly strong coercive force?"

Lloyd was a little surprised, frowned slightly, and tried to emit more inspiration.

Lloyd felt that after his inspiration extended out, it seemed as if he was "misled" to another area. Instead of the stairs and corridors that were close at hand, it was more like a void space that could extend infinitely?

It was so vast that it seemed to have no boundaries, yet so empty that it seemed as if even air did not exist. No matter how much inspiration one released, nothing could be discovered.

"It seems you have noticed it too? This should be some kind of method to interfere with inspiration, but it is not a ritual or a barrier."

As the former dean said this, he very boldly took half a step forward, allowing a small portion of the chopped pepper fish head to enter the corridor.

There is no hindrance at all?

Seeing this, Lloyd also stretched out his hand curiously, wanting to try it.

But the former dean quickly bumped into him and reminded him:

"Don't do that. You need to find a way to rush in as fast as possible. Or, try the space method."

As he spoke, he showed Lloyd the part of plastic material he had just extended.

The color there was fading at a speed visible to the naked eye, and finally it became a bit empty and blurry, as if it had ceased to exist.

If Lloyd had stretched out his hand just now, his hand would probably have disappeared like this, right?

Lloyd was a little scared, and quickly hugged the chopped pepper fish head and checked the faded area.

"This is a bit like... some special realm of chaos?"

"Well, didn't you say that there is also some chaotic aura on the third floor? From this, it seems that it should be affected by the upper floor."

Lloyd nodded thoughtfully, and said while rubbing his chin:

"I see... No wonder there isn't even a single monster on this floor, nor are there any rituals, barriers, or other protective measures. I was a little surprised before because those two monsters clearly described this place as very important, but there were no safety measures at all. It turns out that the key point is here..."

The former dean replied:

"Yes. If it is really some kind of chaotic realm, coupled with the strong spiritual pollution here, it has formed a very scary life forbidden zone. Not to mention ordinary extraordinary people, even saints find it difficult to set foot there. Even if I were in my prime, I would not be willing to take such a big risk."

"Hiss~ If that's the case..."

Lloyd thought about it, then took out some space measurement equipment from his storage bag, then tried to reach out and open a portal leading to the depths of the corridor.

When he reached out for the door handle, his inspiration and strange intuition did not react. He just opened the door and saw that there was no corridor behind the door, but only a strange white space, which looked like it was blocked by a layer of white.

This should be the space that the inspiration touched before.

There is definitely no way to directly enter this kind of hellish place. If you go in, you will most likely not be able to get out...

"Even my portal was interfered with by some factors and connected to a dangerous place... It seems that I have to think of other ways..."

Lloyd said as he quickly closed the portal. He then dug out a bottle of ordinary juice from his storage bag and drank it in a few gulps, leaving an empty bottle.

Then, he left a mark in the empty bottle with a clear direction, pointing to himself.

Then roll the empty bottle gently into the corridor, allowing it to carry its mark and roll deeply into the corridor.

The bottle didn't roll far, and one could clearly see it blurring and fading rapidly, but there was no sign of it disappearing, which meant that it simply no longer existed in this world, rather than disappearing directly.

Lloyd gradually understood the situation through the slight induction from the mark in the bottle. He couldn't help but smile a little and nodded thoughtfully.

“I see… So that’s how it is…”

This corridor and the entire fourth floor behind it are indeed a place similar to some kind of chaotic realm, but it is not a true chaotic realm like [History]. There are still some obvious differences between the two.

The biggest difference is that the place behind this is not so "inaccessible" and it is actually quite easy to get in.

However, once you enter, you may not be able to come out...

That's why Lloyd's portal failed at such a close distance.

If I have to say, the area behind the corridor is more similar to the feeling of being "out of the world" in Xiaomajia.

This is the reason why Lloyd felt something strange when he used the vest to hide himself.

However, Lloyd had never known what this 'outside world' was, and he just thought it was some kind of special concealment effect. But now it seems that there is still a lot to be discovered from this small vest?

From the current perspective, it is neither the real world, nor the alien space, nor the chaotic realm, but it is more like some kind of gap between these three realms.

Lloyd also came to this conclusion based on the strange feeling he had when using the vest before.

Now that we have an idea for solving the problem, the next step is to think of a solution...

Lloyd then used the sensing sent back by his mark and the space measurement equipment to recalculate a coordinate.

If we look at it from a theoretical perspective, the deviation of this coordinate is so outrageous that it may even go astray into outer space.

However, when you actually open the door, you can see the corridor you want to go to behind it.

"This is really magical, just like when a knife and fork are inserted into a cup of water, there will be a 'break'. The space here actually forms a kind of refraction effect."

While talking to the former dean, Lloyd released some inspiration and checked the situation behind the door first.

Well~ the environment is very good, the mental pollution is extremely strong, and the madness value is very high.

So before entering the door, Lloyd added the attribute points he had obtained on the third floor.

300 points of [rationality], 300 points of [spiritual power], 300 points of [cognition], 100 points of [inspiration], my pond is getting closer and closer to the reservoir!

[Ding~Add points to complete]

[User: Royd]

【state:? ? ? 】

[Insanity value: 41263/50000, upper limit: 3600000]

【Rationality: 3600】

[Spiritual power: 3600]

【Inspiration: 2300】

[Cognition: 3600]

[System: Distort LV6, reject LV6, falsehood]

This time, Lloyd helped the former dean share the mental pollution by absorbing it. Combined with the forbidden knowledge attracted by the [Beacons] he had made before, Lloyd directly gained 1000 attribute points.

This can be considered an improvement that is relatively in line with expectations, and this is the expected rate of numerical expansion.

He was quite satisfied with this improvement.

The spiritual pollution behind this door is even more intense. Once we go in, it should be even more intense.

So Lloyd inserted the "Aho-Ha" on the fish head of the former dean, and then took the lead to pass through the portal and came to the corridor.

The former dean naturally followed closely behind.

Then both of them felt as if they had fallen into water at the same time.

[Ding~Insanity value +23947]

[Ding~Insanity value +10047]

[Ding~Insanity value +50147]

[Ding~Insanity value +82047]

[Ding~Insanity value +99447]

This spiritual pollution is simply too exaggerated...

This cannot be said to be 'like a substance', but it has really formed a substance, like some kind of viscous liquid, which instantly wrapped around Lloyd's whole body.

The tingling sensation is no longer limited to the brain and eardrums, but is felt all over the body, similar to a slight burning sensation, as if the bath water is too hot.

Even the offspring of the evil god cannot release spiritual pollution on this scale.

This is a real forbidden zone for life.

Even though Lloyd was not restrained in any way, he felt that he could hardly move, as if he had lost control of his body.

Normally, when this symptom occurs, he should faint immediately.

Fortunately, he still had level 10 [Dizziness Resistance], which allowed him to remain conscious and keep the panel running even though he couldn't control his body.

Fortunately, Lloyd's [Rationality] is high enough and his panel is strong enough, so the two sides have not exceeded their limits.

After all, it is The Book of Madness...

As for the former dean, his condition was no better than Lloyd's. He lost his energy instantly as soon as he came in, and became half-dead. He couldn't even float and fell to the ground headfirst, jumping twice very bouncy.

So the two of them could only stay in this immobile state for more than ten minutes, until they gradually adapted to the mental pollution here. Lloyd then reluctantly moved his limbs and went over to pick up the former dean.

"Are you okay?"

"It's OK for now..."

The former dean's voice sounded rather weak, but it was better than before on the first floor. At least his speech was not intermittent, and he still had the strength to continue speaking:

"Hurry up! I feel like they've done something really crazy to my body!"

Lloyd nodded and glanced at the accumulated attribute points on the panel.

In just ten minutes, another 1000 points were credited to my account...

But the situation is rather serious right now, and there is no way to wait until we are fully adapted before taking action, so we have to hurry.

So Lloyd held the chopped pepper fish head and walked to the last floor as quickly as possible.

His movements were inevitably slow and stiff, like a dying old man. It took him several minutes to walk such a short distance before he finally turned the corner of the stairs and saw the lobby on the fourth floor.

But Lloyd couldn't help but stop, his eyes widened, and he was a little stunned.

Then he asked in a low voice:

"What the hell is this place? Is this place...alive?"