Just as Xu Yuan said, the information that D had just revealed was indeed somewhat unexpected for Xu Yuan.
After all, Xu Yuan had long already keenly sensed that Notch would become the biggest variable in the entire situation.
Even though he had done everything he could to predict every possible direction things might develop, he also understood very clearly that it was impossible for him to control with one hundred percent accuracy that everything would proceed exactly along the path he had imagined.
Because he already had this kind of mental preparation, when such a change actually occurred now, Xu Yuan did not appear too surprised.
After hearing what D had just said, combined with his long time understanding of people like D, Xu Yuan's mind began running quickly, and he immediately and accurately deduced what the current change was.
Notch had recovered his memories, but he had not taken back all the powerful strength that originally belonged to him!
It had to be said that this was something Xu Yuan had not expected before.
However, after calmly thinking and analyzing the situation, Xu Yuan realized that this change was actually not the worst possible outcome for the current situation.
Just as he had analyzed, Notch's power had already been split into two parts. Half of it had been absorbed by the real HIM, while the other half had fallen into the hands of D and J.
During the previous series of Void related incidents, it looked on the surface as if D had been the one secretly planning and controlling everything, but Xu Yuan was definitely not foolish enough to believe that J, who had always acted low key and seemed quiet and unnoticed, had no control over that portion of power at all.
If J truly did not possess any of that power, then with D's personality and temperament, he would probably have killed J long ago without the slightest hesitation.
However, D had not taken such a decisive action. Clearly, it was not because he suddenly grew a conscience or deeply valued his relationship with J.
In reality, the key reason was that J also possessed a part of the power that originally belonged to Notch.
Because this power existed, D was completely unable to cause even the slightest harm to J.
In other words, the power D currently possessed was very likely only about one quarter of Notch's total power.
From this, it was clear that D's actions were nothing more than an attempt to use this information gap to intimidate Xu Yuan and force him to panic and lose his composure.
Unfortunately for him, Xu Yuan's eyes were sharp, and he saw through it at a glance. D was simply bluffing while trying to appear strong.
Even though Xu Yuan had clearly seen through the entire situation, he still did not feel that he held any advantage.
It was true that the portion of Notch's power D had obtained was less than what Xu Yuan had received, but Xu Yuan could still clearly feel that these two forces were constantly balancing and restraining each other.
Even if Xu Yuan's power was slightly stronger than D's, the unfortunate truth was that Xu Yuan still could not cause any real damage to D.
Naturally, Xu Yuan had never expected the final battle to be such a simple contest of strength.
The fact that D could stand here so confidently confronting Xu Yuan clearly was not just because he was overly arrogant. He must have already thought of some way to deal with Xu Yuan.
So Xu Yuan understood very well that what D had just said was only the appetizer. His real bargaining chip would definitely be revealed at the end.
That was why Xu Yuan did not hesitate to expose D. He really did not want to waste too much time on him.
At this moment, after hearing Xu Yuan's words, D was completely stunned.
He had never expected Xu Yuan to see through his bluff so quickly, nor had he imagined that Xu Yuan could analyze the current situation so fast and with such accuracy.
Originally, D had planned with complete confidence to slowly and methodically tear apart Xu Yuan's psychological defenses.
Like a cat playing with a mouse, he intended to step on Xu Yuan's pride bit by bit, until finally revealing his unbeatable trump card and leaving Xu Yuan completely hopeless.
However, things did not go according to plan. D had never expected that just after making the first move, Xu Yuan would immediately counter him.
With D's temper, how could he tolerate such a setback?
At this moment, he clenched his fists tightly, the veins on his forehead bulging, and the anger inside him was clearly already ignited.
However, he still tried his best to suppress his emotions. After all, after this exchange Xu Yuan still looked calm and relaxed. If he lost control first, it would be an insult to the identity he claimed for himself as a creator god.
Just as D slowly forced down his emotions and racked his brain thinking about how to continue pushing forward with his carefully planned scheme, he accidentally raised his head.
What he saw was the teasing looks and undisguised mocking expressions of the group of people standing behind Xu Yuan.
They seemed to be watching a farce, and D had become the clown making a fool of himself.
The anger he had barely suppressed after briefly adjusting himself burst out like a volcano at that moment.
In just this short exchange, even though D held plenty of bargaining chips in his hand, not only had he failed to shake Xu Yuan in the slightest, he had instead been repeatedly broken through by Xu Yuan, leaving himself in such an embarrassing state.
Thinking of this, D could no longer remain calm. All the careful and detailed plans he had made to gradually destroy Xu Yuan's mental defenses were thrown completely out of his mind.
At this moment, D no longer cared about anything. He decided to take a desperate gamble and directly reveal his final trump card, the ultimate move that could push Xu Yuan into eternal ruin.
He would make Xu Yuan accept it completely and disappear forever from before his eyes!
D took a deep breath, trying to slowly calm his excited emotions.
After his mood settled slightly, a faint smile appeared again on his face. He slowly moved his gaze away from Xu Yuan and swept it across the people behind him one by one.
Finally, his eyes locked firmly onto Xu Yuan's face like a bolt of lightning.
At that moment, D suddenly raised his right hand and waved it forcefully in the air.
In an instant, the previously calm space suddenly began to twist violently.
The distortion grew more and more intense, as if the entire space was about to be torn into countless pieces.
In just a short moment, the original space seemed to be replaced by a completely different one. A closed and mysterious brand new space appeared before everyone without any warning.
D did not pause his actions at all. Almost the moment the new space appeared, his figure flashed, and he quickly flew beside the sealed space like a ghost.
Then, with a smile on his face, he gracefully spread his hands open, just like an experienced auctioneer presenting an extremely precious item to the audience below the stage.
He looked at Xu Yuan again and said with a deliberately elegant smile, "Originally, I was thinking we could chat a little longer."
"If the conversation turned out enjoyable and pleasant, perhaps if I became happy and softened my heart, I might show mercy and let you go…"
"After all, you who inherited HIM's legacy also helped me kill my enemy."
At this point, D gently shook his head, a trace of regret appearing on his face, and continued, "But now it seems that you really are very similar to him…"
"You're equally annoying!"
Before the words had even finished, D waved his right hand once again.
As his hand moved, the closed space that had just appeared before everyone instantly began to change. Its walls became more and more transparent at a speed visible to the naked eye.
And as the surroundings of the space gradually became clearer, everything hidden inside was finally revealed completely before everyone.
When the entire interior of the space was exposed to the public, the smile on D's face became even more proud.
"HIM truly was a leader worthy of respect. What he cared about most were the living beings of that world."
"I'm quite curious. As the one who inherited HIM's legacy, will your attitude toward living beings be the same as his?"