Chapter 4, the so-called "End of Dharma Age"

At that time, Su Mo was just an ordinary person. One day, he came across a piece of paper that seemed to have floated in from nowhere, and everything changed.

Twenty years ago, the last monk in the world passed away

Thus, a group of somewhat deranged old lunatics began to hunt down the last and most powerful monster in the world—the Night King, Su Mo, who had even transcended the realm of humanity

In the face of the pursuit by these individuals, Su Mo appeared remarkably calm, exuding an air of composure. He even passively awaited the approach of his adversaries, lacking even the most basic counterattack, much like a demon king in an anime who resides eternally in a castle, never taking the initiative to strike, but merely waiting for the hero to arrive, exemplifying an extreme level of cooperation

Ding ding ding

Individuals who possess strength far beyond that of ordinary people are, in fact, not subject to such rejection; the repulsion of extraordinary power applies to humanity as a whole, rather than to individuals

However, before this, Su Mo had absorbed over 300 fragments of souls, equivalent to possessing over 300 complete lives. Not to mention a high fever, even if his body were torn to pieces right now, he could still regenerate.

However, the final outcome was not as they had imagined

His soul... was trapped within this piece of paper, and thus he became neither old nor dead. However, what followed was a loss of the sensations of being human, or rather, a separation of soul and body, transforming him into a walking "skeleton soldier." Any enjoyment that belonged to humanity was no longer related to Su Mo—until he inadvertently stuffed another person's soul into that tattered piece of paper.

The Heart Lock is merely a deception set up by Su Mo. Excluded by the will of the world, Su Mo cannot actively engage with that special object, thus, he successfully achieved his goal by leveraging their hands.

As for the subsequent cleanup, there is naturally no need for Su Mo to worry about it, as there will certainly be someone to assist him in this matter

After the butler and his team had installed the computer, he respectfully withdrew.

"That's not right, I can clearly have complete control over this chain, there is no reason for it." However, Su Mo quickly dismissed his own thoughts.

After having breakfast, Su Mo began to contemplate the next matter—what to have for lunch today

However, everyone maintains a respectful distance from such a monster. As long as Su Mo does not cause trouble, there will be no one foolish enough to seek him out for trouble

The secret organizations are currently in a state of self-preservation, and it is unlikely that anyone would be interested in causing them trouble. As for other institutions that belong to the state, to be honest, although Su Mo has some unclear records among certain high-level officials.

Even so, those elderly individuals with somewhat unstable mental states continued their preparations for a year, until they had mastered the heart-lock before officially taking action against Su Mo

Until a year ago, basically only Su Mo was left... There was still money, truly poor in the real sense meant that only money was left, referring to Su Mo at that time

In the past, Su Mo always had goals and pursuits; now that he has suddenly achieved his goals, it is inevitable that he feels a bit bored and occasionally reflects on life.

Is this the reason? Su Mo lowered his head to look at the small chain that resembled a ring, which was wrapped around his left index finger, extending from the back of his hand to his wrist, coiling several times, resembling a black wrist guard

Under the deliberate care of global consciousness, Su Mo had already been continuously shrinking, and after several hundred years of reduction, the once vast power had officially disintegrated and ceased to exist

The feeling of being rejected by the entire world is truly unpleasant. It has finally been resolved. Sitting on the sofa, Su Mo looked at the small piece of paper in his palm, which was not much larger than his hand, and thought, This thing should not belong to this world.

Ignoring the game, Su Mo stood up directly and scanned his surroundings. In that fleeting moment, he suddenly felt a wave of dizziness, as if everything around him—the sounds and sights—was drifting away, reminiscent of the sensation one experiences before fainting from a high fever

After all, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find employers who are as prompt and generous in their payments as they are now

It has been exactly seven days since the battle of that day. Looking at Su Mo's leisurely demeanor now, it is evident who the ultimate victor is.

With the arrival of the end of the Dharma age, the repulsion experienced by Su Mo, or rather the repulsion experienced by that mysterious piece of paper, has also been increasing, which led to the battle that took place that night

The current Su Mo is simply as carefree as a kindergarten child

In fact, regarding the arrival of the so-called end of the Dharma age, Su Mo is more aware than these individuals. He has lived for such a long time that he has almost witnessed it firsthand, as the power he possesses has gradually diminished bit by bit

What on earth is this thing? Could it be a fragment of the Investiture of the Gods? No, no, the Investiture of the Gods is something from our own home, how could it be so repulsive? It must be an alien species. Su Mo stared blankly at the piece of paper in his hand, and after a long while, a voice came from outside the room, calling Su Mo to have breakfast

That night, after leaving a ground covered in fresh blood and corpses, Su Mo successfully "withdrew" from the battlefield

Rather than calling it an age of decline, it is more accurate to say it is a transformation of this world... If there truly exists a Gaia consciousness, then it is that consciousness which is repelling certain forces, among which the most severely repelled is undoubtedly Su Mo, the foremost big boss.

This allowed him to briefly regain all the sensations that belong to humanity

However, after that night, these powerful organizations that have persisted for hundreds of years will likely vanish completely within a few years

No wonder that guy Akart is always seeking battles; it turns out he is just too bored. Su Mo recalled that vampire, whose daily routine basically consisted of sleeping, waking up to drink blood, and fighting.

Oh, the people here do not refer to Su Mo's associates, but rather the forces behind that group of old men from that night—such as secret organizations, the Cross Brotherhood, and the Association for the Handling of Abnormal Phenomena, which are institutions that transcend regional and national boundaries

"I have arrived." Su Mo replied lazily as he stood up

At the very least, the situation where one could choke to death just from taking a sip of water will certainly not occur again

Does this count as the so-called end of the magical era often mentioned in novels? Looking at the sunlight in the sky, Su Mo thought to himself

Very good. Su Mo nodded

The shift in the master-slave relationship means that the world's consciousness will no longer deliberately cater to the indigenous Su Mo. What it rejects is merely that mysterious piece of paper; now the paper represents its own "person." Although the world as a whole continues to develop towards either the end of the Dharma age or the technological age, Su Mo can still live well.

At this moment, the generous employer Su Mo leisurely manipulated the joystick, playing an antique-level game from long ago

Ten years ago, the last wizard passed away of old age

As a professional butler leading a team, although he is somewhat curious about this young and wealthy employer, his strong professional ethics remind him that it is sufficient to perform his duties well

With the "power" of this world, Su Mo not only freed his soul from that cage, but also devoured that piece of paper, becoming its master

After all, wanting to eliminate such a monster, even a nuclear bomb would be of little use—no matter how powerful the nuclear bomb is, it can only kill him once

Thus, the legends of the Bloodthirsty, the Cruel, and the Evil, concerning the Dark Night King, were set in motion.

Fifty years ago, Su Mo fought against Akate, and the last vampire in the world disappeared

Mr. Su, the computer you requested has arrived. However, Su Mo did not remain bored for long; the ultimate tool for passing time, a cross-platform computer specifically designed for gaming, has been delivered. It includes nearly a decade's worth of games, as well as some VR games that are still in the early stages of development.

Five years ago, after continuous investigations by organizations such as the Secret Agency, a data report was produced indicating that the number of humans possessing "supernatural powers" in the world is fewer than one hundred. The legendary era of the end of the Dharma has arrived, marking the choice of this world

Only Su Mo is a poor fellow, whose luck has been almost at its worst over the years. To put it in astrological terms, he has been experiencing a retrograde of Mercury for many years, unable to find peace and solace.

He is now in a state where he is so poor that all he has left is money, yet in today's economic society, Su Mo, who controls a vast amount of wealth, still lives quite comfortably and elegantly

However, after playing for a short while, Su Mo suddenly frowned. Due to a moment of negligence, the character on the screen was instantly killed under nightmare difficulty.

This chain is the only remaining segment of the concentric lock, made from a special material that can transform between reality and illusion according to the user's will. Currently, its normal length is only a few meters. However, if these chains, which are slightly thinner than a finger, are dismantled to the thickness of a hair, their length could reach several thousand or even tens of thousands of meters.

That night, the few old fellows taken down by Su Mo were, without a doubt, the last remaining fruits of that organization—once those guys were gone, their organization was essentially no different from those such as FB or C A.

In the past, Su Mo was merely a prison boss, but now, Su Mo can be described as the warden of the cage, or even the cage itself

However, devouring the souls of others is merely a superficial solution that does not address the root of the problem. Su Mo remains the same prisoner, struggling for survival within the confines of a cage.

Hmm?

And with each injury, the strength consumed is no longer that of Su Mo, whose soul is trapped within the paper, incredibly weak yet forever struggling to survive

The sound of the alarm clock filled Su Mo's ears. He stretched out a hand from under the covers to turn off the alarm. After a while, he finally crawled out from the soft bedding, walked to the window, and drew the curtains open, allowing the sunlight to cast upon him

This tattered piece of paper can be regarded as the origin of the legendary Dark Night King