Chapter 140: The Seven Deadly Sins Want to Overthrow the Entire World!

"I've waited so long for this moment. I can hardly wait to see the beautiful sight of nightmares descending on the world. This rotting world needs a great purge. The human body is so frail; fusing with Nightmare Creatures is humanity's ultimate evolutionary path!"

"Is there any existence in this world more perfect than a Nightmare Creature? They are powerful, hovering between reality and illusion, unbound by lifespan, and possess infinite possibilities! Humans have limits, but nightmares do not!"

Greed was so thrilled his body faintly trembled. A moment later, a thick tentacle burst from his body, wagging excitedly like a dog's tail.

The others seemed completely unfazed by the sudden appearance of the tentacle.

"Everyone," Pride suddenly spoke from the head of the table. "You are all pioneers of human civilization. Though the mundane world may not understand us for now, once the Gate of Nightmare opens and the rot is purged, rebirth will belong to every human who embraces evolution. May you all join me... in this glorious evolution!"

Following Pride's rousing words, the Seven Deadly Sins erupted into a frenzy.

Outside the conference room, however, Zhuang Qing felt like falling into an ice cave!

'These... these lunatics! They actually want to use the power of Nightmare Creatures to overthrow the entire world. They're even more dangerous than the Revolutionary Army. I have to get this information out immediately, or it will be too late.' Zhuang Qing trembled slightly, revealing the sheer terror in his heart.

Along with his shock and terror, a sense of mission swelled in his chest—the mission of a savior!

He took a deep look into the conference room and prepared to turn and leave, but just then, he suddenly realized that Pride was gone from the room!

He paled in shock. This was Pride's dream. How could Pride suddenly disappear?

The sudden change frightened him. He had no time to worry about Pride. The sheer madness of the Seven Deadly Sins' plan made him feel unsafe even inside a dream. It didn't take a genius to know just how terrifying the strength of a group plotting to overthrow the world must be.

Just as he was about to turn and flee, a mocking voice suddenly sounded behind him. "Sir, what are you so afraid of?"

Zhuang Qing paled in horror and swiftly spun around. What met his eyes was a silver smiling mask, the mocking curve of its lips piercing his vision.

His face turned deathly pale. "I... I..."

Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced into the conference room, only to find that the other members of the Seven Deadly Sins had all turned their heads. They were staring straight at him.

"It seems a little mouse has snuck into my dream," Pride chuckled softly. "Bronze Law Sequence 1, Dream Journey Spirit Trace. Who gave you the courage to invade my dream?

"Did you honestly think I would be powerless against you inside a dream? Have you ever stopped to wonder why the Dream Journey Spirit Trace is known as the weakest Sequence?"

Zhuang Qing felt his scalp explode with numbness. He couldn't catch his breath, as if he were drowning. Acting entirely on instinct, he turned and ran, not daring to linger for even a second.

He didn't even have the courage to look back and see if Pride was chasing him.

As Pride had said, the Dream Journey Spirit Trace was the weakest Bronze Law. It provided almost no physical enhancements, which meant his combat strength was zero. Having never participated in any battle, his psychological resilience was extremely poor.

Zhuang Qing leaped out of the window. Plunging from a hundred meters in the air, he frantically chanted in his mind: 'Return!'

The next moment, a blinding flash of white light crossed his vision. When he opened his eyes again, the bustling city was gone, replaced by an endless flock of sheep.

Baa! Baa! Baa!

Pure white little sheep crowded around him, bleating.

"Get away, all of you get away! I need to wake up! Wake up!" Zhuang Qing was sweating profusely in his panic. He didn't dare delay for a single second. Pride had discovered him, which meant they might already be leading the Seven Deadly Sins to attack the Law Enforcement Bureau. He had to deliver the news.

Perhaps heaven rewarded his desperation, because the surrounding sheep began to blur.

Zhuang Qing was overjoyed. The dreamscape shattered inch by inch, and the ceiling of Mu Lingxi's office appeared before his eyes.

Whoosh!

He sprang up from the bed in a single bound, his face full of panic as he rushed for the door. Just then, the door suddenly opened. Mu Lingxi frowned at the panicked Zhuang Qing.

"Why are you—"

"Captain! There's no time to explain. Hurry and take me to see Lord Sikong Zhen. Something terrible has happened!"

Mu Lingxi realized the severity of the situation. "What exactly happened? Did you see something in Su Mu's dream?"

"Captain, hurry! Or it'll be too late. We'll talk on the way."

The two quickly left the room, heading straight for Sikong Zhen's office.

"What exactly is going on?" she demanded. "Lord Sikong Zhen is resting. If it isn't extremely urgent, you know the consequences of rashly disturbing him!"

"Su... Su Mu is Pride!"

"What?!" Mu Lingxi was shocked. "Are you sure?"

"I'm sure!" Zhuang Qing cried out, losing his composure. "I saw it with my own eyes in the dream. There are seven people in the Seven Deadly Sins, and they are all lunatics! Their goal is to open the gate to the Nightmare World and let Nightmare Creatures invade reality!"

While talking, the two arrived at Sikong Zhen's office.

Knock, knock, knock...

Mu Lingxi knocked continuously on the door, curling her elegantly manicured fingers and rapping her knuckles against the doorframe.

However, she knocked for a long time with no response.

Zhuang Qing grew increasingly frantic. "Where did Lord Sikong Zhen go this late at night!? Captain, you have to call Lord Sikong Zhen! This concerns the lives of everyone in Star City, and even the entire Empire!"

Mu Lingxi nodded solemnly. She pulled out her phone, her white, diamond-inlaid manicured nails constantly tapping away.

"No one is answering." She continued trying to call. "Calm down first, and tell me everything you know. Have you forgotten what I taught you? You must remain calm when things happen. Do not panic. The more you panic, the easier it is to make mistakes."

Zhuang Qing forced himself to calm down, and began to shakily recount everything he had seen. "I saw the Seven Deadly Sins holding a meeting. I couldn't see their faces clearly since they were all wearing masks. I do remember their builds, though. There should be six men and one woman. Some were burly, some were on the leaner side.

"The woman was very slender, with short hair. And on her hands... she... she had..."

At this point, Zhuang Qing abruptly choked on his words. He stared dead at the hands Mu Lingxi was using to continuously tap her phone. Those hands were slender and long, adorned with an exquisite manicure. The white nail pieces were inlaid with specks of crushed diamonds...

The style was exactly the same as Envy from the Seven Deadly Sins!!

In an instant, Zhuang Qing was enveloped by a silent, overwhelming terror. Every hair on his body stood on end, and he could barely breathe.

"She had what on her hands?" Mu Lingxi asked.

Thump, thump...

Zhuang Qing's heart began to pound wildly, but the expression on his face gradually cooled down. "N-nothing, I can't quite remember. Captain, go gather the team to look for Lord Sikong Zhen. I'll go write a report on everything from the dream first, before I forget it."