Neurolink System in the Modern World

Silently gliding through the shadows of the city in ruins, I traversed another area, my puppet's senses keenly attuned to every detail.

The air was thick with the acrid scent of smoke, rising from the flames that devoured everything in their path.

Amidst the crumbling buildings and charred debris, an eerie silence hung heavy, pierced only by the haunting cries of those who had fallen victim to this terrorism.

Their anguished voices echoed through the destruction, a chilling reminder of the devastation brought on the city.

'I need to help them, at least,' I thought to myself, my heart softening at the sight of so many lives lost.

So I used my ability to influence those who had survived the initial wave, then tell them one thing.

"Find a way to survive"

With my words, I tried to give them hope, so they wouldn't lose heart.

In times like this, their biggest enemy would be themselves. It's easy for people to feel scared when they see something like this.

As my control and influence multiplied, I witnessed those who had once lost hope beginning to rise up. Under my guidance, their chances of survival grew.

'That's right, don't lose hope,' I encouraged them.

Regrettably, the members of the Zol Clan were serious in their mission to eliminate any survivors, continuing their indiscriminate killing spree.

Their return resulted in a massacre, as they eliminated those people I just helped.

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Each death was a gruesome explosion, bodies bursting like balloons, their insides scattering in all directions.

The increasing number of casualties turned the road into a crimson pool. It was a horrifying ordeal, one no human should ever have to witness.

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The notifications echoed in my ears, reminiscent of the rapid beats of high-pitched techno music. That's how quickly everyone were dying.

'How evill,' I muttered, shaking my head in disbelief, and feeling heartbroken.

How could someone be so utterly evil?

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"How evil," I muttered again to emphasize the gravity of what I was witnessing.

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Another explosion reverberated, but this time it didn't signal another human bursting.

Instead, the person responsible for all this killing, was sent flying through the air, crashing onto the road with a loud thud, leaving behind a large crater.

'A new player,' I thought to myself, my attention drawn to an elderly man clad in white robes. His long white hair and beard added to his ancient aura.

But the scene didn't conclude there.

One by one, more individuals dressed in white robes emerged. They defied gravity, not by hovering, but by walking and even running through the air.

In the end, they numbered almost twenty, and their presence exuded immense power.

'Mind Eye,' I scanned everyone present, focusing in on the old man who emanated the strongest aura.

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Name : Xiao Jiang

Race: Human/Taoist

Level : 170

Age: 400 years old

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<Attributes>

STR: (F+)

AGI: (F+)

STA: (F+)

END: (F+)

INT: (E+)

CHA: (F+)

MDP: 56

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'This guy has surpassed the human limit!' I exclaimed with an astonished tone.

It was the first time I had encountered someone with attributes with letters, except for me.

He was still way weaker than me. But Compared to Zhang, however, this old man was a true monster.

Comparing the two, Zhang would be like a sedan, while this old man was more akin to a roadster. As for me? I'd say I'm more like a supercar if I'm being humble .

'I see now,' I mused, piecing together the puzzle.

'This old man, along with those two girls... Cerebrum.' It suddenly became clear how such a seemingly weak organization had managed to eradicate the Zol Clan.

To be honest, I'm a little disappointed with Cerebrum. The only thing they seem to have going for them was their numbers, but those are useless against overwhelming power.

But now I understand.

Cerebrum was merely a facade, a front created to mask the true powerhouses who were not even interested in revealing themselves.

It was a good thing that I had not showed too much about myself. It seemed that this entire situation had turned into a complex chess game.

I felt that this scenario resembled those conspiracy theories where a select few are awarded as the top richest people in world, diverting the masses' attention while the truly wealthy and powerful individuals operate from the shadows, pulling the strings behind the scenes.

In this case, Cerebrum was the organization placed in the spotlight.

'Let's keep watching,' I chuckled inwardly, settling in to enjoy this unfolding drama.

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Likewise, more Zol Clan members took notice and found themselves confronting the group of Taoists.

However, there were only five of them. Of course, those five were not to be underestimated.

The weakest among them boasted a Mind Power of 40. However, their other stats were not that impressive .

"You monsters," Xiao Jiang's cold voice echoed in the air, radiating his intense anger.

If my guess was correct, then this country was their motherland, and they could be considered the backbone of this place.

"You humans, and your annoying attempts to ascend to our status. How dare you show yourselves," the strongest among the Five spoke up. His name was Zallon, and his Mind Power was at 55.

"Your status? We surpassed your clan long ago," Xiao Jiang retorted with disdain.

"You're all speaking like madmen just because you have a new clan leader? I remember your last one dying a dog's death." His words dripped with contempt.

"You're courting death," Zallon's aura began to intensify.

It was obvious how easily the Zol Clan members could be provoked. They despised being looked down upon by others, and discussing their past only fueled their anger.

As tension crackled in the air, Xiao Jiang and Zallon locked eyes, their gazes smoldering with animosity.

Without a word, they both lunged forward, their respective groups following suit.

'This is getting interesting,' I chuckled to myself, reclining in my invisible VIP seat like a movie critic at a blockbuster premiere.Nôv(el)B\\jnn