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Chapter 122 Pet Super Evolution, Spirit Erosion and the Eye of the Evil King
Chapter 122 Pet Beast Super Evolution, Spirit Erosion and the Eye of the Evil King (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
The person in charge of the negotiations was Qi Kang, the vice president of the Instructor Association. He was a middle-aged man dressed in a research lab coat, wearing black-rimmed glasses, with sincere eyes. He held Lu Yu's hand tightly and said earnestly:
"The Trainer Association needs talents like you!"
"..."
If you didn't know better, you'd think you'd stumbled upon Dongchang's BOSS Zhipin!
Lu Yu suppressed the strange sense of déjà vu in his heart, and then began the mutual flattery mode. Anyway, no one would budge until the topic of actual benefits came up.
Watching this scene, Zhou Cheng said, "Old Qi, save your breath. This kid is the son of Lu Sheng, the strategist in my old team. Just like his father, he's cunning."
What appears to be a complaint is actually an implication that Qi Kang is his junior, and he should stop with empty talk and show something practical.
The Breeders Association and the Beastmaster Association are both affiliated with the Alliance and belong to the same system, but their powers and responsibilities differ.
"Haha, he is indeed a handsome man!"
Qi Kang smiled and nodded, ceasing his attempts to establish a closer relationship, and then reiterated his earlier request:
"As we agreed before, as long as you can provide this... what's its name?"
Lu Yu replied, "I named it the Radiant Black Dragon Ant."
"The Radiant Red Dragon Ant...that's a good name!" Qi Kang nodded in satisfaction and continued, "You should know that the scope of the Breeders Association's business is not only about breeding pets and selling pet food, but also about recording and researching pets, trying to find their new evolutionary forms, and then feeding them back to the Alliance to improve the strength of the entire human race. The Breeders Association in Dayuan City alone has cooperated with the Alliance on multiple laboratories."
The appearance of the Alatreon Red Dragon Ant fills a gap in the knowledge of Dragon-type ants, and its abilities, in particular, have a crucial pioneering role in the research of both Dragon and Bug types. If you are willing to provide data on the Alatreon Red Dragon Ant, we are willing to provide you with six months' worth of intermediate-grade pet food.
This reward, when converted, is worth 1.5 million.
"If the alliance needs me, I will do my duty!"
Qi Kang nodded in agreement with Lu Yu's words, and then, a moment later, he saw a shy smile appear on Lu Yu's face as he said:
"However, my dragon ant doesn't really like eating pet food. It prefers to eat supplements after training. Could you switch to this? I've been working tirelessly lately, doing quests and exploring dungeons to feed it. It took so much effort to get it to evolve into a dragon. Sigh, I can barely afford to keep it anymore..."
If you can't afford to support them, why are you getting two dragons? Aren't you afraid of emptying your savings?
Qi Kang inwardly scoffed, but with a smile on his face, he nodded in agreement, looking at Lu Yu as if he were looking at a gold-devouring beast slowly opening its giant mouth.
Zhou Cheng also sighed, "This child has suffered so much. He's so young and has already endured so much hardship. Your Incubator Association can't treat him unfairly..."
"..."
They're making it sound like our Instructor Association is the culprit.
Qi Kang looked helplessly at the two people in front of him, who were singing in unison. Although he knew they were raising the price, he was not disgusted.
After all, he knew Lu Yu's background well; he was from a respectable family and had connections. Others had powerful backers, but he could only rely on himself. He admired such a hardworking junior.
After some "friendly" negotiations, the Rat Breeders Association agreed that as long as the rats kept the data, they could provide a month's supply of high-end supplements worth three million.
It wasn't that Lu Yu didn't want more, but Qi Kang insisted on his terms: unless he was willing to provide a drop of blood from the Radiant Black Dragon Ant, he could receive a year's worth of supplements, which Lu Yu politely declined.
After all, in this extraordinary world, especially in an ancient association with advanced technology and many extraordinary secrets, there are too many things they can do.
Even if the rat could erase the factors left in the blood, Lu Yu didn't want to gamble on such a probability for a small gain.
"pity……"
Although Qi Kang was disappointed, the association had a long history and wouldn't do anything dirty for such matters, so he started recording data directly in front of Lu Yu.
So Lu Yu summoned the Thousand-Faced Soul Rat, which was transformed into a black and red dragon ant. The Thousand-Faced Soul Rat's transformation ability was to become a different kind of creature at its core, so there was no need to worry about being discovered.
Its appearance immediately attracted a large number of breeders who watched with fervent eyes and began recording data.
Upon seeing the Dragon King's skull appear, everyone was shocked, finding it hard to imagine how this could have been done.
It can conjure a second head out of thin air and unleash ranged attacks, somewhat similar to the methods of the Limb-Changing Demon, but much more advanced.
However, after learning that this was a racial skill, everyone showed expressions of regret.
Later, in the strength test, the enormous strength, doubled by the special body structure, made the pure physical strength comparable to some high-level power-type pets.
It's hard to imagine the terrifying power it would possess once it reaches the Commander level.
"In terms of pure strength, these stats completely overwhelm the legendary ancient mutant species, the Wild Force Ant, of the same level!"
"What nonsense are you talking about? This is far superior to the Wilderness Ant. It also possesses dragon attributes and has a high soul strength. It's practically a hexagonal warrior."
"This should be the top-tier cub in the Arch-Tempered Beast category. Its overall stats are probably only surpassed by some top-tier pets and pureblood dragons!"
"This seems to have been discovered by accident; it's a unique individual, making it even rarer."
"..."
A group of breeders were shouting and yelling, feeling like their worldviews were being completely shattered, but no one doubted that it was a Wild Force Ant, or rather...
The barbaric ant is not worthy of being compared to this perfect creature!
Being too outstanding actually cleared him of suspicion.
"Shocked, you foolish mortals!"
The mouse listened to the compliments and laughed smugly to itself. However, its happiness didn't last long. A single sentence from the vice president of the Dayuan City Breeding Association broke its composure:
"When it's an adult, can we breed it? I have female ants and female dragons here. If you like other pets, you can bring them all. We can have a party!"
Mating...breeding?
As soon as he finished speaking, the force measuring machine was smashed to pieces by the mouse. His rage surged, dragon energy erupted, and he roared inwardly:
"Disgusting, perverted, shameless..."
"It seems quite pleased; dragons are indeed inherently lewd!"
The crowd became even more excited, with flashes going off frequently as they continued taking photos to commemorate the occasion. To an outsider, they would have looked like a group of die-hard fans chasing after celebrities.
The rat was furious; these people were even more perverted than Xiu Ren!
"Pfft!"
Lu Yu couldn't help but laugh. The little spider perched on his shoulder tilted its head and asked in confusion:
"Waaah?"
What is mating?
"Children don't need to understand."
Lu Yu gently flicked the little spider's head, and the latter covered its forehead with both hands, feeling even more puzzled, sensing that its master seemed very happy to hear this.
I'll ask the mouse when we get back; it seems to know a lot.
As for the eggs... because it was the first time they had eaten their fill, they went straight into a deep sleep.
Lu Yu definitely refused the request, then dragged away the resentful rats who wanted nothing more than to tear the place apart, and left the Breeder Association with a full harvest.
After taking the elevator with Zhou Cheng to the first floor, they saw a group of mysterious people wearing cloaks with patterns of thorny trees. There was a blurry face on the tree, giving people a strange feeling of love, pity, pain and pleasure intertwined.
Leading the group was a gray-haired girl dressed in a nun's habit, wearing a crown woven from thorns and roses. Her impressive figure could not be concealed even by the thick robes. Her fleshy thighs, encased in black stockings, were wrapped in rings of thorns, with sharp spikes pressed against her fair skin, as if they would pierce through flesh with just a little force.
The girl's eyes were clear and compassionate, and she looked at everyone with a smile. However, in contrast, she carried a giant axe wrapped in thorns on her back, with tree roots spreading from the handle, like a withered ghost claw.
Even at 1.7 meters tall, she looks small and out of place compared to him.
Although the faces of the other black-robed figures were completely covered, it was still possible to discern that most of them were women.
Her appearance attracted the attention of many people, but most of them were not attracted by her appearance, but rather showed a look of fear and kept their distance.
Lu Yu was also taken aback when he saw them, and then Zhou Cheng's voice came from behind him:
"These are people from the Church of Pain and Thorns. The one in the lead is Jiang Ji, one of the recently rising saintess candidates. If nothing unexpected happens, they should be here for the place that President Situ Kong opened."
Lu Yu nodded, and the relevant information came to mind.
The Church of Pain and Thorns, also known as the Mother of Pain or the Church of Original Sin, may sound like some kind of evil god cult, but it is one of the legitimate churches recognized by the Alliance.
They worship a deity known as the "Ruler of the Thorns of the Forest," the "Mother of Pain," and the "Lady of Fertility." Her origins are untraceable, but she is one of the supreme beings recognized by the Supreme Mother River, a great being who wields the power over thorns, pain, and fertility.
Because it involves reproductive authority, the church is mostly composed of women, with a few men as well. The reason they are not considered evil gods is because their doctrines are rather strange.
They believe that all living beings are born with original sin and that human beings are inherently evil. The first half of their doctrine is almost identical to that of a cult of evil gods, but the second half is quite different.
However, the existence of all living beings has meaning. Since all things are sinful, then the fact that they bear an extra bit of suffering is equivalent to lessening the sins of all things.
Therefore, they choose to endure the torment of thorns at all times, using suffering to eliminate the original sin of the world. As a result, they are favored by the Mother of Suffering. The more pain they endure, the more blessings they receive, and they can obtain special thorn-type pets to form contracts with.
As humans, they stand firm in their stance, taking the initiative to establish the Court of Judgment, taking it upon themselves to eliminate monsters, actively preventing the birth of sin, and even voluntarily entering the border battlefield to devour everything with thorns.
Because their faith in the god of procreation involved the authority of reproduction, they invested most of their earnings in building orphanages, caring for the elderly and children, and even establishing women's mutual aid organizations to help some displaced women live a stable life.
They can be described as a group of truly independent women, or even saints, but they never make demands on others and instead choose to quietly follow their own path.
Although it sounds wonderful, the fact that they need to gain strength through pain, and that the more pain they suffer, the stronger they become, is similar to self-harm and will scare away many non-religious people.
In addition, they are keen to preach to people who have suffered too much, and even judge some beast tamers who have made mistakes. In the eyes of most people, they are intolerant of any wrongdoing.
This kind of person is good, but others can't help but stay away from them. After all, the world is not black and white, but a delicate gray.
Lu Yu was somewhat puzzled because the Thorn Church had a long history and was one of the top churches in the Alliance. If it were an ordinary secret realm, it shouldn't have attracted them.
Thinking of this, he asked, "Uncle Zhou, what exactly is it that President Situ Kong has opened up this time?"
Zhou Cheng withdrew his gaze and replied in a low voice, "According to the rules, we should talk about it when we get there, but since I've already registered you, it's okay to tell you in advance. The place that's open this time isn't a secret realm, but a barrier where a sealed artifact is located."
"Sealed artifact? Anomaly?"
Lu Yu asked tentatively, immediately recalling what he had read in a travelogue: a third type of extraordinary item, besides world-class treasures born from the world itself and man-made artifacts! (Mentioned in Chapter 33)
"You actually knew that?"
Zhou Cheng was somewhat surprised. Upon learning that Lu Yu had seen related records in his travelogue, he marveled at the fact that such things were considered secrets. He explained:
"The reason for blocking the news is to protect the beast tamers."
"A beast tamer?" Lu Yu was taken aback, then realized what he meant and said in shock, "Could it be...?"
"You're right, the creation of these strange creatures is related to beast tamers."
Zhou Cheng sighed and continued, "Although Beast Tamers control their pets through the Beast Taming Space, they are still manipulating spiritual power. In this process, the essence of a person's life is undergoing a transformation."
For example, some people suffer from spiritual imbalance, fail to advance as beast tamers in the Mother River, or have too deep an obsession before death, resulting in a brief sublimation of their will. Most will die or be mutated into monsters, but there is also a one in a billion chance that they will receive the Mother River's blessing and become an anomaly, symbolizing whimsy and a life that exists only in fantasy.
"Oh, I see. Wait a minute..."
Lu Yu seemed to be deep in thought, then suddenly realized something was wrong. What Zhou Cheng had just described wasn't an anomaly, but an anomaly entity—a living being.
"Yes, they're alive!"
Zhou Cheng saw through his thoughts, nodded with a complicated expression, and continued:
"The Mother River is exceptionally fond of humans, but its blessings are also incredibly cruel. Those who cannot bear it will die. A few who survive will have their Beastmaster, Beast Taming Space, Pet, and Blessing forcibly merged together, giving birth to a brand new fantasy life with magical abilities that can directly draw power from the Mother River to grow."
Generally speaking, they are born with great power, and even if they are weak at birth, they will grow rapidly. If left unattended, they will soon turn into a terrifying calamity.
Although the anomalies possess some of the memories or obsessions of beast tamers, they are already new life forms and cannot be restrained by human ethics and morality. They may even crave something from humans, causing enormous disasters. There was an event in history that almost destroyed a large region, but the relevant information has been sealed away.
The strange objects are treasures obtained after killing them, and their effects are quite simple. Unlike most extraordinary items that can be used by beast tamers, they are only used on pets and require a certain compatibility. However, if they can be matched with a pet, the user can briefly enter a [Spirit Erosion] form, also known as [Sanctification], during which spiritual energy will be burned at high speed, and combat power will be greatly enhanced.
Therefore, some researchers view it as a short-lived super-evolution and are studying how to maintain it permanently.
Spirit Erosion Form!
Pets undergo super evolution!
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu finally understood why the person in the travelogue had been so secretive. After all, once the news was released, it could easily cause panic and equate beast tamers with disaster.
However, this is not a serious matter. After all, pets have become integrated into life, and the probability of them appearing is not high. It will not cause most people to throw the baby out with the bathwater. At most, they will regard it as a more terrifying and dangerous event than abnormality.
It's still within an acceptable range.
Lu Yu thought of something very serious and asked, "Are there any limitations to one's strength after transforming into an anomaly?"
Zhou Cheng smiled wryly and said, "Unfortunately, no, it's completely random. Maybe an ordinary beast tamer will receive the Mother River's blessing."
However, according to research within the alliance, some people who are naturally close to the Mother River and can sense its call in advance, or those with special physical constitutions, have a higher probability of mutation because their spiritual energy absorption speed is several times or even dozens of times faster than that of ordinary people. But this is only the case, not an absolute rule.
While not every top-tier expert possesses a matching artifact, having a suitable artifact greatly increases your chances of advancing beyond the Radiant Moon realm. Some top-tier artifacts can assist in perfecting your spiritual puzzle, essentially upgrading your "ship" to navigate the Mother River faster and more safely. Therefore, you must give it your all; it can help you close the gap with some top geniuses.
Lu Yu could barely hear what was being said after that; his heart sank.
He now understood why the Alliance was blocking information: it was an anomaly that affected all classes, and the probability was even higher when emotions were running high.
In order to gain power, some people will perform evil god sacrifices or become limb-splitting demons. If this matter spreads, it is inevitable that some people will try to imprison and torture a large number of low-level beast tamers in an attempt to create an anomaly.
These beast tamers are the foundation of the alliance; if they are damaged, it will affect the entire human race.
Moreover, Lu Yu is now facing an even bigger problem. It seems that he received the call of the Mother River at the Silver Rank, a situation that seems to be unheard of in the entire Alliance. It's no longer just about being close to the Mother River; he's become the little darling of the Supreme Mother River.
Because of his forbidden rank and the two monarch-level cubs acting as filters, his spiritual energy absorption speed far surpasses that of others. Unless he directly absorbs spiritual energy with his physical body, it is almost impossible for him to become distorted.
But Zhou Cheng said that becoming an anomaly is a low-probability event, not because Lu Yu is narcissistic, but because he is supposed to be different from others...
Deep within his soul lies a [Forbidden Curse Seal]. Although it is mostly suppressed by the legendary [Protection of Fate], it will lose its suppression and operate at full power once Lu Yu dies.
It will definitely attract the blessings of the Mother River, and combined with the forbidden status, it is very likely to become an anomaly that surpasses the previous Extinction-level, becoming a fusion of little spiders, mice, eggs, or even more pet beasts...
A world-destroying anomaly!
It might even become the first forbidden-level anomaly.
It is recorded in the history of the entire world.
It sounds kind of exciting...bullshit!
Because the anomaly is a completely new life form, its thinking is different. Even if it retains some memories, it is not Lu Yu.
Lu Yu had no interest in dying. As the [Master of the Gate], as long as he could find powerful materials, he had a high probability of climbing to the forbidden position and becoming one of the eternal and great beings.
Moreover, this situation would require sacrificing the lives of the little spiders and mice, which he found even more unacceptable.
However, speaking of special physical constitutions, Lu Yu couldn't help but think of the shoemaker An Hai and his son An Mo. It can be seen that the rat, after reducing its presence, should also be a person with a special physical constitution.
However, according to Zhou Cheng, it was just a mutation of the Beast Tamer, and since he had been staying in the city, there shouldn't be any problems.
"This [Spirit Erosion] form sounds incredibly powerful. I wonder what kind of anomalous entity it will be this time. I hope it can be compatible with my three pet beasts..."
Thinking of this, Lu Yu asked the question directly, but Zhou Cheng shook his head and said:
"I'm not entirely sure either. This time, it was President Situ Kong who obtained the information about the anomaly. He only restricted beast tamers below the Gold Rank to enter. And unlike the secret realm, these creatures can run away, but this one seems to have come to us on its own initiative."
Actively seeking death?
Was this guy a madman when he was alive?
Lu Yu muttered to himself, but he had already decided to seize this extraordinary object.
Even if the Church of Thorns came, or even if the Mother of Twilight came, he would still crush her.
After all, while the strange objects are merely a medium for the super evolution of pets to others, they are also a source of material for Lu Yu.
If it involves some rare attributes, it would be best to improve the Egg Evolution Secret Food, then directly extracting it as material is also a good choice.
Anyway, with the [Forbidden Curse Seal] as a monster-attracting buff, he wasn't worried about not encountering any aliens in the future.
It might even attract time-related anomalies; just thinking about it makes me happy.
Forbidden curse seal, get to work!
Lu Yu pondered in his heart, while at this moment the group from the Thorn Church had finished registering. Jiang Ji, dressed as a nun, led the group toward the elevator, preparing to go directly to Vice President Situ Kong.
Lu Yu and Zhou Cheng also stepped aside, not wanting to get too involved with the people of the Church of Pain and Thorns.
Jiang Ji had grown accustomed to being avoided by others; the path of bearing original sin was inherently lonely.
"Everything I see is sinners."
She silently recited the words in her heart, and as her amber eyes turned, she was stunned when she caught a glimpse of Lu Yu out of the corner of her eye.
The next moment, he rushed straight over!
"etc!"
Lu Yu, who was just about to leave, looked at the nun blocking his way and was a little confused. He shouldn't know her, right?
Moreover, isn't his forbidden seal supposed to attract evil creatures? How come it even attracted orthodox nuns?
Zhou Cheng glanced at Jiang Ji, whose eyes were filled with eagerness, then at Lu Yu, and his first reaction was...
This guy is a tiny bit more handsome than me, but his luck with women is just too good!
Last time it was the youngest daughter of the mysterious Crimson Moon family, and this time it has attracted the saintess candidate of the Thorn Church.
Is this a way to become powerful by living off a woman?
Why does my mouth taste like lemon today? It's so sour.
However, as an elder, Zhou Cheng stepped aside, thinking how wonderful it was to see young people fall in love at first sight. Just then, he heard Jiang Ji say to Lu Yu:
"Your life must be very hard, right?"
"Pfft!"
Zhou Cheng couldn't help but laugh out loud; the campus drama had turned into a nonsensical comedy.
This is going to be funny!
"???"
Lu Yu looked completely bewildered.
Is this guy... out of his mind?
Who would immediately tell you that your life is tough?
Except for the first three months when I was hit hard and was plagued by nightmares, my days have been quite fulfilling!
However, considering that the people from the Thorn Church also seemed abnormal, he didn't want to get too entangled and replied perfunctorily:
"I'm living a good life."
"No, I can see your pain. You've endured too much!"
Jiang Ji stared intently at Lu Yu with her amber eyes and said seriously:
"Are you interested in learning about the doctrines of the Painful Thorns Church? Our Thorns Church also has a branch in Oabuchi City, with a large prayer room. I have plenty of time to chat with you."
After all that... turns out he was a missionary!
Lu Yu was speechless. He didn't expect to be targeted. But isn't your Thorn Church mainly female with only a handful of men? Bringing me in is like adding a male security guard to a nunnery or a fake eunuch to a harem.
Lu Yu had no interest in this, especially since it involved a competitor vying for the extraordinary artifact, and decisively declined:
"Sorry, I'm really not interested."
Hearing this, Zhou Cheng's smile faded. He didn't want the promising Lu Yu to be dragged into the Thorn Church's trap, so he said to Jiang Ji:
"He is living a good life now and doesn't need to eliminate so-called suffering. This candidate for sainthood, Vice President Situ Kong is still waiting for you."
Jiang Ji ignored him and watched Lu Yu turn and leave. She subconsciously reached out her hand, but suddenly felt a cold gaze.
She turned her head and saw a white-haired, red-eyed girl standing by the gate of the Starry Sky Beast Tower, staring at her with indifferent eyes.
Beside her floated a demonic eye from the abyss, a ruler of the class, radiating intense malice.
"This person... is a bit strange!"
Jiang Ji suppressed the restless [Painful Thorn Axe] behind him and simply stared at each other quietly.
The others also noticed the commotion. Since it involved Lu Yu, a newly emerging genius, and the Thorn Church, it naturally attracted a lot of attention.
After witnessing the invisible tension between the two stunningly beautiful girls, I felt both envious and couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.
Fight!Fight!
Everyone enjoys watching others fight; they want to see beautiful women in a brawl.
In the end, the two only looked at each other. Jiang Ji was the first to realize that he had been too impulsive. He sincerely apologized to Lu Yu and then turned and left with the members of the Thorn Church.
After entering the elevator, a female cult member in black robes asked curiously:
"Sister Jiang, does this man carry a lot of pain?"
Jiang Ji did not answer, but just looked at Lu Yu quietly until the elevator doors closed, then a smile appeared on her lips.
More than just a lot.
As one of the future sainthood candidates of the Thorn Church, each person will receive a divine artifact bestowed by the Mother of Pain, a portion of the Eye of the Evil King.
This eye originated from one of the offspring of the Mother of Suffering, the King of Evil. These candidates for sainthood can borrow the power of this eye to see the suffering and sin of all things.
This ability is not a detection spell, but rather it is used to help the Thorn Church carry out its doctrines and avoid going astray.
Once all the complete imprints are collected and she becomes a saintess, she can borrow the power of this eye. However, each time she uses it, she will have to endure unimaginable pain.
This time, however, she saw in Lu Yu an almost endless torment, a torment that transformed into a sea of suffering for all living beings…
It's as if it carries the original sin of a world!
But it was only a fleeting glimpse, and she could no longer be detected the next moment, after all, she was only borrowing a trace of the power of the [Eye of the Evil King], not actually using it.
Even a saintess is not qualified to truly possess the power of kings.
The previous one died after repeatedly using the power of the [Eye of the Evil King], only to be unable to withstand the corresponding pain, leading to his demise.
However, this concealment only proves Lu Yu's peculiarity.
"How...wonderful this is!"
Jiang Ji's face flushed, and he exclaimed in astonishment, his eyes filled with a morbid longing. He couldn't imagine what it would be like to bring him into the Thorn Church, to bear the pain he carried...
At the same time, as the price for using her power, the thorns on the ring of thorns on her legs began to grow, piercing into her flesh. The blood that flowed down was absorbed by the ring of thorns, the thorns shortened, but no wounds were left on her skin.
The intense pain stimulated her mind, causing her body to tremble uncontrollably, but her gaze became increasingly devout and serene.
This scene startled the rest of the Thorn Cult members. What exactly did the Saintess candidate see?
It turns out that double the thorns punishment is needed to enhance its power!
After a while, the pain subsided. Jiang Ji ignored the followers around him and pondered, preparing to learn more about Lu Yu later. He murmured to himself:
"I wonder if he'll join the fight for the supernatural this time..."
On the other side, Lu Yu also saw Chi Yue Meng at the door and greeted her:
"President, what brings you here?"
Chi Yue Meng didn't answer directly, but looked at Zhou Cheng, who then quickly left.
Having said everything he needed to say, he had no desire to get involved in the affairs of the young people. He'd rather go to the tavern and have a couple of drinks with the proprietress.
However, before leaving, he told Lu Yu that he had received a notification that the Paranormal Barrier would open tomorrow night.
After Zhou Cheng left, Chi Yuemeng stared at Lu Yu for a while. While the latter was still puzzled, she made sure she didn't smell anything strange, and then said:
"Lilith has divined the location of a key material needed for the evolution ritual. To prevent interference, I'll take on the task now."
Lilith's big wooden cabinet can even tell fortunes; she knows so much. She's truly a multi-talented wooden cabinet.
Lu Yu nodded and casually asked:
"What kind of mission? Is it far away?"
Anyway, the battle for the strange objects doesn't start until tomorrow night. If we're not too far away, and our mission-accepting privileges have been upgraded, we can go with the guild leader to earn some extra money.
Chi Yue Meng was so engrossed in watching Lu Yu that she forgot about her mission, so she glanced down and recited:
"Annihilate...the branch of the Underworld Cult!"
She didn't care much about it; it was just an evil cult. She just wanted to wipe them out as soon as possible and go back to learning how to make love potions.
However, Lu Yu's pupils dilated in shock.
The Thousand-Faced Soul Tree...
It looks like an epic buff is on the way!
The two episodes combined cost 8,300 votes. I'm asking for monthly tickets. I'll think carefully about the new plot and try to guess which spirit's erosion form it represents.
(End of this chapter)