pjbooks Chapter 295 The Lamp Bearer and the Core of the World
Chapter 295 The Lamp Bearer and the Core of the World
Inside the abandoned underground air-raid shelter, the air was cold and damp, carrying a mixed smell of dust and rust.
Chen Yifan leaned against a cold cement pillar.
Using the dim light of the communicator screen, he flipped through the pages of the alloy diary he had taken from Li Yuantu's safe.
His expression didn't change much, but his heart was in turmoil.
The things Li Yuantu, this madman, recorded in his diary were far more explosive than he imagined.
How does a professional gradually come into contact with the evil Outer God organization "Flesh and Blood Source," how do they sacrifice their own relatives to gain power, and how do they build the Black Forest Manor and use living people for experiments... these are just appetizers.
What really caught Chen Yifan's attention were the few keywords that were repeatedly mentioned at the end of the diary.
"The core of the world".
Lin Tian, that guy, went to great lengths to get close to me, and the deal was for him to bring out a fragment of the "World Core" from the Tower of Ascension.
Li Yuantu, the agent of this "blood ties," was also coveting this thing.
It seems that this fragment of the "Core of the World" is the treasure that all the Outer God forces want to seize.
What exactly is this thing?
Why is it inside the Sky Tower at Kyoto University?
What roles do Li Tian and Xia Nan play in this?
Chen Yifan's fingertips lightly traced the three characters "Tower of Ascension".
It seems that the secrets of that tower are much deeper than he previously thought.
Another word, however, put him under unprecedented pressure.
"The Supreme Divine Court".
Based on Li Yuantu's speculations and fragmentary records in his diary, this so-called "Supreme Divine Court" seems to be the mastermind behind this gamified world, a rancher who keeps everyone captive.
The World Engine is the "tool" they've deployed, and all the professionals are nothing more than crops waiting to be harvested on their farm.
This guess sent a chill down Chen Yifan's spine.
If this is true, then he, and everyone he cares about, are living in a giant deception.
He took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed these chaotic thoughts.
Thinking about these things is too far off. With his current strength, let alone fighting against the "Supreme Divine Court".
Even at Kyoto University of Science and Technology, there are still a lot of problems that haven't been solved.
You have to eat one bite at a time, and you have to go step by step.
His gaze fell on the last page of the diary, on the line of twisted and insane handwriting written in blood.
[The "Lamp Bearer" must never know that "that thing" is inside the Sky Tower at Kyoto University!]
"The Lamp Holder..."
Chen Yifan pondered the name.
national team?
He remembered that Wang Qingyun had mentioned the Lamplighters organization to him before.
They are another face of the nation, a hidden trump card.
Moreover, judging from Li Yuantu's fearful and hateful tone.
This "Lamp Bearers" organization seems to be specifically opposed to these Outer Gods, that is, their proxy organizations.
Moreover, its strength is probably considerable, otherwise Li Yuantu wouldn't be so wary of it.
Chen Yifan felt a slight headache.
The waters of Kyoto are getting muddier and muddier.
The Eternal Life Society, the Council of Order, the Bloodline, and now a Lamplighter has emerged.
Add to that the mysterious student council president Xiao Zhan, and the Xia family, Lin Tian...
He felt as if he had stepped into the center of a huge vortex, with unseen undercurrents all around.
However, this is for the best.
The muddier the water, the easier it is to catch fish.
He closed the journal and carefully put it into the newbie space.
Then he took out two more spoils.
One document is the "Fusion Experiment Report," which details various data about Su Qingxue's "Ice Throne" talent.
This is not needed for now, but it might be useful in the future.
The other item was a fist-sized, dark red crystal that seemed to be beating slightly like a heart.
【Flesh and Blood Source Crystal (Small)】
The description is simple: a crystal containing pure blood and flesh source energy.
Chen Yifan could sense that the crystal contained an extremely large and evil power, filled with an aura of depravity and madness.
This thing seems to share the same origin as his unorthodox power, but it is fundamentally different.
His heretical power is pure spiritual power, which is "nothingness".
The power within this flesh and blood source crystal is full of materiality; it is "existent".
He tried to analyze it using his "Mind's Eye," but felt as if his mental energy was stuck in a viscous swamp, unable to penetrate it at all.
This stuff cannot be absorbed directly.
Li Yuantu serves as a cautionary tale; those who manipulate such power will eventually turn themselves into complete monsters.
But what about [Stealing Everything]?
Chen Yifan's heart skipped a beat.
His talent allows him to steal professions, skills, and attributes. Could he steal the most fundamental "characteristics" from this crystal?
Once the idea popped into my head, I couldn't suppress it anymore.
He glanced around and confirmed that the abandoned air-raid shelter was safe enough and that no one would disturb it in the short term.
He decided to give it a try.
He placed the [Flesh and Blood Source Crystal] on the ground, then stretched out his right hand, palm facing it from afar.
High level of concentration.
Stealing everything
[Secret Investigation]
launch!
"Buzz..."
An invisible wave emanated from his palm, enveloping the flesh and blood crystal.
Unlike before when he stole anything, this time, he felt as if his mental power had hit a wall, a wall made up of countless wailing, twisted souls!
A massive flow of information, mixed with frantic ramblings and chaotic images, was frantically assaulting his consciousness!
"I... am the swarm!"
"Flesh and blood...forever!"
"Devour...Evolve!"
Chen Yifan's face turned deathly pale instantly, and beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.
Fuck!
Great!
This thing still retains the spiritual imprint of the Outer God behind the "Flesh and Blood Origin"!
This is not a spying, this is wrestling with the will of a god!
He wanted to sever the connection immediately, but that crazy will, like a shark smelling blood, bit into his mental strength and even tried to erode his heart through the connection!
"Trying to devour me? Dream on!"
A ruthless glint flashed in Chen Yifan's eyes.
Comparing mental strength?
I've never been afraid of anyone!
He no longer suppressed it, and the dormant, pure, and extremely powerful external force deep within his heart palace suddenly erupted!
If the spiritual imprint within the flesh and blood crystal is a filthy, turbid stream, then Chen Yifan's heretical power is a bottomless abyss!
The turbid current rushed into the abyss, and before it could even make a ripple, it was instantly swallowed up and assimilated!
"Well……"
A startled, mournful cry seemed to echo in Chen Yifan's mind.
Followed by.
[Theft successful!]
You have gained a special ability: Flesh Mutation (Mutilation)
[Flesh Mutation (Incomplete): You can consume psionic energy and mental power to slightly alter the flesh and blood form of yourself or a target. Note: This ability originates from the Outer God 'Flesh Source'; overuse may lead to irreversible genetic collapse and mental contamination.]
It's done!?
Did they bypass the investigation and successfully steal the data?
Chen Yifan let out a long sigh of relief, feeling as if he had just been pulled out of the water, his whole body drenched in cold sweat.
That attack just now consumed an alarming amount of mental energy.
But he couldn't care less about that; his attention was completely drawn to this newfound ability.
Flesh and blood deformity?
Change the shape of flesh and blood?
He had a sudden thought and tried to activate this new ability.
He extended his left hand and infused it with a wisp of spiritual energy and mental power.
The next second, a bizarre scene unfolded.
On the back of his left hand, the skin began to ripple like water, and then a pale white eye without a pupil slowly "grew" out from under the skin and blinked curiously.
What the hell!
Chen Yifan was startled and quickly stopped using his ability.
The eye slowly sank back under the skin and disappeared, and the back of the hand returned to normal.
He looked at his hands and fell into deep thought.
This ability... is a bit disgusting, but it seems... kind of useful!
This is not just a disguise, it is a true "transformation"!
Although it was only a minor treatment and had side effects, it undoubtedly gave him a completely new trump card.
He glanced at the [Flesh and Blood Source Crystal] on the ground and noticed that the dark red light on its surface had dimmed somewhat, but the crystal itself had not disappeared.
It seems that [Stealing All Things] only steals the "ability" it contains, without touching its energy.
What a surprise.
Chen Yifan put away the flesh and blood crystal, stood up, and stretched his somewhat stiff body.
Tonight's gains have far exceeded his expectations.
Li Yuantu is dead, the Black Forest Manor is destroyed, and he has gained a powerful new ability for free.
Next, it's time to go back to school.
The commotion at Black Forest Manor must have already alerted the entire capital of Kyoto.
He was the "first among the freshmen".
If someone is missing for an extended period of time, it will inevitably arouse suspicion.
It's time to go back.
As a "well-behaved student".
Let's see how big a ripple this storm will create.