Buzz~
A surge of powerful life energy radiated from the mountain. A small finger bone floated mid-air, surrounded by a multitude of alchemical engravings—both a seal and a blessing.
Bai Yi observed, his chest bare and expressionless.
Blood-red engravings marred the bone, seemingly painted with some dark fluid, giving it a slightly sinister appearance. Yet, the immense life force and fighting spirit emanating from it dispelled the evil, suggesting that the bone's original owner must have been a great and benevolent figure.
Dididi.
The divine power of life permeated the space as an instrument nearby diligently collected these energies, producing a rhythmic sound.
Bai Yi felt he was almost ready. He extended his hand, and the ancient god's sin materialized as a reward on his panel.
Howl~
The eerie roar from the depths of hell echoed, manifesting as a black liquid contained within a glass vial. Just a glance caused Bai Yi's rationality to waver.
Occasionally, flashes of scarlet shimmered within the black liquid. Examining it under a microscope revealed the heads of various creatures trapped in the murky depths.
These were the resentful souls of beings who had perished due to Cersis. Their final thoughts transformed into the sins of God, now part of Cersis's power.
Bai Yi reached out to grasp the sin of God.
Howl!
A tumultuous roar resonated in his mind. The soul of the saint shone with a white light, resisting the true god's sin. Meanwhile, his dark side stirred, the scarlet essence flickering in his eyes.
Bai Yi closed his eyes, invoking the spell of the Soul of Nature within his heart, calming the tumult and dispelling the darkness encroaching on his mind.
[Name: The Soul of Nature.]
[Attribute: Active Skill · Saint.]
[Effect: Calms the heart, purifying the soul.]
[Usage Requirements: None.]
[Cooldown: None.]
[Introduction: The soul is inseparable from nature. Set aside your murderous intent and embrace the tranquility of this moment—Malty Radna.]
When he opened his eyes again, Bai Yi carefully unsealed the evil of God.
Howl~
As the sin of God met the air, an even more powerful roar erupted in his heart—a cacophony of resentment from sentient beings, mingled with Cersis's unwillingness to taint the soul of a saint.
"Just as I thought," Bai Yi murmured, reciting the spell of the Soul of Nature in his mind. His soul began to achieve tranquility, which in turn expelled the encroaching pollution.
With a wave of his hand, a beam shot forth from the dripping container—the collected essence of life and the God of War gathered over five months.
These energies surged into the test tube, causing the black liquid within to churn violently, erupting in a furious roar.
The ancient god's evil was formidable. Bai Yi needed to segregate some of this darkness; if the full force was unleashed, the dark side's body would be overwhelmed. Excessive sins would enhance the dark side beyond acceptable limits.
He waved his hand again, producing a bottle of pure white potion filled with righteous essence. He uncorked it and sprinkled its contents, filling the grotto with an aura of justice.
Howl~
The evil of God, stirred by the righteous energy, was repelled back into the test tube by the force of justice.
There were myriad ways to grow within the dark side, but controlling this power proved challenging.
Killing would enhance strength, absorbing negative states would bolster it further; the realm of black death and pathogens was fraught with danger. Anything absorbed would contribute to the growth of the dark side.
In truth, transforming the dark side at the gold middle position was the safest option. Unfortunately, the middle gold position could hardly contain these forces, while the upper tier could barely manage it, necessitating constant balancing between good and evil.
Raising his hand, a black container exuding a foul odor appeared. This vessel was inscribed with golden alchemical engravings, specifically designed to counter negative energy.
Bai Yi had acquired this skill using a special point; it represented the most profound alchemical sealing technique of this era.
He guided the seal toward the evil of God, humming softly.
As if sensing something, the sin of God surged from the container, lunging toward the seal.
In this space filled with justice, the extreme evil manifested like a beacon in the ice and snow, drawing closer at any cost.
Bai Yi focused intently on the sin of God. As it neared the seal, he decisively closed it.
Buzz~
Golden light radiated from the black container.
Seventy percent of God's sins collided with the mouth of the sealed vessel, but the seal managed to contain only thirty percent.
Howl~
The breath of justice surrounding them incited the divine sins into a frenzy. The black liquid churned violently, emitting chaotic fluctuations.
Buzz~
At that moment, the finger bones of the Goddess of Life glimmered.
The sin of the god, on the verge of attacking Bai Yi, surged toward the finger bone of the Goddess of Life, as if seeking an outlet for its fury.
Boom!
The entire renovation site shook, the alchemical engravings on the walls destabilizing under the pressure, causing the mountain itself to tremble.
Bai Yi held the seal of evil tightly, his mental strength surging. An instrument nearby let out a deafening roar, causing a refreshing breeze to wash over him, reminiscent of spring.
The blood of the Goddess of Spring, representing the vitality of the season, surged forth.
Buzz~
The finger bones of the Goddess of Life radiated divine light, attempting to absorb the essence of the blood. Yet, the sin of God and the blood of the God of War impeded this process.
As the sin of the ancient god clashed with the righteous essence, a catastrophic energy began to erupt.
Bai Yi focused intently, aware that this was not merely a critical moment but a pivotal step in the transformation process. As long as the blood of the four gods, the finger bones of the Goddess of Life, and the sin of God could merge, the transformation would truly begin.
A power began to rise within Bai Yi, and the essence of the saint could counter all uncertainties at this crucial juncture.
His choice to wield this authority was intentional. Even a fleeting moment of divine power could turn the tide in his favor.
These divine powers belonged to the realm of gods, yet the combination of blood, bones, and sin would pose a formidable challenge for the saints.
Time drifted by slowly, and as the six forces began to draw closer, Bai Yi took a long breath of relief.
The evil of God could not easily merge with the power of the righteous gods, and the blood and bones of the righteous gods were notoriously difficult to integrate. Bai Yi nearly faltered while inscribing the alchemical array on the finger bones of the Goddess of Life with the blood of the God of War.
Thus, he required additional assistance.
Bai Yi retrieved the remaining three items from the federal treasury: a stone of faith, an angel's feather, and a heart of the earth.
Though the power of faith and angels could intertwine with sin, they could also connect the energies of the five gods.
The heart of the earth represented the gentlest force in existence, embodying the earth's resilience. It posed no rejection to any energy, even embracing evil.
With Bai Yi's careful control, time flowed swiftly.
This process took half a month. Throughout this duration, he skillfully managed the changes in the divine bone.
Now came the most crucial step: the transplantation of the divine bone!
The divine bone before him had transformed entirely. No longer resembling sheep-fat jade, it now emitted a faint scarlet glow, becoming translucent with a mix of sin and righteousness.
Bai Yi inhaled deeply; success or failure hinged on this final transplant.
He set aside the seal of sin. The sins of Cersis were far more powerful than he had anticipated. When the balance between God's sin and righteousness was disrupted, more divine sins would be necessary to restore equilibrium.
Yet Cersis remained a formidable force, and the 70% of sins barely overshadowed the power of the six righteous gods.
Of course, this was primarily due to the fractured blood of the righteous god, with the bone merely representing a fragment.
Bai Yi's eyes glinted scarlet as the evil energy began to swell.
Shh~
The sound of corrosion filled the air, accompanied by an uncomfortable sensation.
Bai Yi felt the malevolence of God's sin infiltrate the space. It was an unbearable sensation, akin to being swarmed by insects.
Minor corrosive marks appeared on his exposed skin, healing almost instantly. The panel indicated minor hints of life value loss at 1%, but these were paired with minor gains.
An evil blade materialized in Bai Yi's left hand, and without hesitation, he slashed.
Jing~
Blood flowed as Bai Yi cleanly cut the skin of his right little finger.
The evil blade vanished, and Bai Yi plunged his hand into the wound, grinding the powdered remnants of the bone into his skin.
He needed the residue of these finger bones to draw forth the divine bone.
As if numb to the pain, Bai Yi extended his blood-soaked left hand toward the now-translucent scarlet bone.
The true transformation was about to commence.
Humph~
The divine bone melded into his right hand, eliciting a sharp intake of breath from Bai Yi as a thin layer of sweat formed on his forehead.
The agony surpassed even that of his severed finger. It felt as if he were awakening the holy soul, causing his consciousness to waver.
Dididi.
The mechanical sounds began anew, as a bottle of milky white potion materialized, swiftly absorbed by a sharp needle from the instrument, before exploding into his back.
The long needle plunged straight into his heart.
Buzz~
With the potion coursing through him, Bai Yi felt a rush of divine power, temporarily shielding him from the threat of consciousness collapse.
The wounds on his right hand healed rapidly, enfolding the divine bone within his body.
He sat cross-legged, his form starting to twist and contort, save for the sounds of corrosion that echoed around him.
Pop!
A tentacle burst forth from his body, only to be severed by a mouth that appeared at the base of the appendage. It fell to the ground like an octopus's tentacle, thrashing violently.
This action seemed to incite the human face emerging from Bai Yi, escalating the conflict between the two forms.
Yet at that moment, most of the tentacles were eradicated by an overwhelming force, releasing a wave of evil energy from Bai Yi.
[Your charm value is -1.]
[Your charm value is -1.]
[Charm level diminished.]
Buzz~
Bai Yi's consciousness sharpened, focusing intently as the critical moment approached. Evil thoughts began to clash with the transformed god bone.
As long as they could merge amidst the conflict, it would signify the true formation of a divine evil!