"The protagonist's halo is a product of a chaotic dimension, the first meme in the entire dimension, an Alpha-class containment..."

"Stop, stop, stop! I understand every word you're saying, but why don't I understand when they're put together?"

"It's a chaotic dimension. Didn't I explain it before? When a universe is on the verge of death, its rules become chaotic, and all sorts of twisted and chaotic products appear. Each is incomprehensible, lacking any normal logic.

Things like that are called memes.

Most memes are harmful and difficult to eradicate, but there are a very small number that are beneficial to humans.

The best among them is the protagonist's halo.

But you have to understand, since it's a meme, it inevitably has its terrifying aspects."

"Go on."

"The most significant characteristic of the protagonist's halo is that it is unique in the infinite universe. When it has no owner, it can confuse minds and drive people to madly compete for it.

Back then, how close were the five of them? To fight over the protagonist's halo, they almost came to blows. In the end, they formed a united front and competed against opponents in a team format.

The Evil Five Heroes team fought the Dream Team.

Ultimately, they defeated their opponents, and the protagonist's halo chose him.

They also saved their opponents at the last moment and became friends."

Wan Lei nodded. They had just witnessed the halo's ability to bewitch people; it truly made one disregard all kinship.

"The characteristic and function of the protagonist's halo is to allow the owner to turn misfortune into blessings, find good fortune in danger, and escape death even when cornered. It's hard to die."

"This... is that brutal?"

Young Master Lei's eyes widened.

"It helps solve puzzles, trigger main quests, leads to rapid comprehension, brings abundant opportunities, and an overflowing romance."

"This... this is too inhumane."

Young Master Lei's eyes widened even further, gradually showing a glint of excitement.

"It's not over yet. It can also grant the host whatever they desire. They can find treasures just by walking, and when facing enemies, the enemies might inexplicably be crushed by something falling from the sky."

"This... it's simply unbearable."

Young Master Lei's breathing quickened, and greed reappeared in his eyes.

"But these are all triggered by chance; they aren't a hundred percent guaranteed, so you can't rely on them entirely. After all, it's a passive skill; you can't use it actively."

"With something this good, it's no wonder they could become powerful beings."

"Kid, I heard that person say that it's not that you are recognized by the protagonist's halo to be the protagonist, but rather that you must first be the protagonist to gain its recognition. Do you understand?"

"I... don't understand."

Young Master Lei spoke truthfully.

"It means that if you possess all the characteristics of a protagonist, it will choose you, and then... it will screw you over!"

"Wh-what do you mean?"

"Protagonists also have another characteristic: bad luck. No protagonist grows up smoothly.

What about losing a father, family, or wife? What about being trampled on and humiliated? What about constantly encountering danger wherever they go? Have you ever seen a protagonist in a novel who grew up smoothly without enduring hardships?

This also aligns with the side effect of the protagonist's halo; it will infinitely amplify your characteristic of being unlucky."

"Side effect?"

"Yes, that's why I fear it. Its side effects are immense.

After it helps you resolve one crisis, you might fall into an even greater one.

You get whatever you want, but what you want might be accompanied by something more terrifying.

You find treasure by walking, but it might attract pursuers.

Most importantly, the crow's mouth effect is one hundred percent guaranteed."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xiaoyu immediately looked at Wan Lei. This description was practically a perfect depiction of Wan Lei himself.

"It has another most terrifying drawback:

Humor!!!"

"..." Young Master Lei.

"Are you here to be funny? How is that a drawback?"

"No, you don't understand the terror of humor. What about failed attempts at showing off, public humiliation, social death moments? Every time it's used, various awkward and unexpected situations arise, causing the owner, who is a great and powerful being, to lose face. These are childish matters.

You will have the honor of experiencing them in the future."

"This..."

"Alright, the current situation you're in might be caused by the side effect of the protagonist's halo.

The benefit it brings you is that only the two of you have entered the final inheritance site, and only you have the chance to receive the inheritance and the token.

Therefore, you are about to face the harm it brings. Prepare yourself for the terror of bad luck."

These words sent a chill down Young Master Lei's spine, and he warily surveyed his surroundings, as if a great terror lurked in the darkness.

"I... what should I do now?"

"Defense, of course. Although we don't know what's coming, preparing for defense is essential."

"Okay, okay, okay."

Young Master Lei nodded repeatedly, took out several formations, and reinforced them, protecting them in the center.

"Should be fine now, right? By the way, shouldn't we be looking for the inheritance?"

"You have the protagonist's halo; the inheritance will come to find you."

"Where?"

"There, isn't it coming?"

As the little yellow dog finished speaking, a spine-chilling growl echoed from the darkness.

"Grrr... Grrr..."

The sound, from far to near, from low to high, until finally, they could hear clear footsteps.

Finally, within the illuminated area of the divine light technique, a figure one zhang tall appeared...

A humanoid monster.

As the figure drew closer, its full appearance became clear.

Its limbs were four sharp spikes, its body was gray and white, and its face had only one organ called a mouth.

That mouth occupied half of its face.

As the large mouth opened, it revealed rows of dense, terrifying fangs.

"What is this thing?"

"A darkness-derived monster. These creatures grow in the darkness. Because there is no light source, they do not need to evolve eyes.

Because they need to fight and kill, their limbs and mouths are sharp combat weapons."

The little yellow dog explained.

Wan Lei extended his hand and unleashed a bolt of lightning, directly blasting the faceless man into ashes.

"So weak?"

"Close your crow's mouth. This is just the first wave, a monster from the initial realm. Be careful, the next ones are coming. Don't let them get close to the formation; who knows what bizarre abilities they possess."

As soon as the words fell, countless faceless people appeared all around, surging towards them.

"Old Wan, do you know?"

Old Fang stared intently ahead, his eyes red.

"Five years ago, it was like this. Millions watched from outside. Inside, they were in extreme danger, surrounded by powerful enemies, and I could only watch helplessly from the outside, powerless.

Later, they disappeared. At that time, I vowed that if they ever returned, I would never let such a thing happen again.

But now, the situation is still the same, and I am still...

So useless!"

Five years ago, millions of people watched from outside as they disappeared into the spatial turbulence.

Five years later, it was the same.

It was as if they had returned to the starting point...