Chapter 134: Miss Candle-cutting's Guidance
Xia Feng excitedly raised his hand.
About a hundred transparent fruits floated in front of him.
Among them were 118 Spirit Flesh Fruits. These were useless to him. Although they could rapidly increase the density of spirit particles and boost spiritual pressure, they also induced violent, bloodthirsty urges and a craving for human flesh.
Moreover, the fruit itself was made of human flesh.
The thought alone disgusted him.
To him, Spirit Storage Fruits were far more valuable than Spirit Flesh Fruits. While consuming too many Spirit Storage Fruits could hinder spiritual pressure growth, he had the advantage of the Divine Muscle Card's enhancement. As the saying goes: When in doubt, Divine Muscle adds the points!
As long as Mu Qingtong ate enough, by the time he advanced to the third tier, he might already possess a massive reserve of fourth or even fifth-tier spirit particles.
He raised his hand, and the Spirit Storage Fruits flew toward him. Only then did he realize there were three second-tier Spirit Storage Fruits among them.
The effect of a second-tier Spirit Storage Fruit was ten times that of a first-tier one. It could vastly expand the soul's capacity and rapidly increase the volume of spirit particles.
After consuming these three, he estimated he could directly reach third-tier spirit particle reserves.
Xia Feng nodded in satisfaction and stored the three Spirit Storage Fruits away.
Now that he could absorb the evil energy from Miss Evil Dragon to convert into spiritual power, the value of Spirit Infusion Fruits had diminished—but having them was still better than not.
He also kept ten Spirit Infusion Fruits.
It had to be said, the Sky God possessed quite a few treasures. Despite being a dark race, it had hoarded so many spiritual materials exclusive to human spiritual masters. He wasn't sure why, but it didn't matter anymore.
Xia Feng's gaze finally settled on the orb of golden liquid. This was the real reason for his excitement.
This was actually Holy Solution!
A full 30 milliliters of Holy Solution!
It was an absolute windfall. Xia Feng only had 10 milliliters on hand, still far from his goal of 100 milliliters.
But who would've thought that slaying a Sky God would yield such a bounty? Not just Spirit Storage Fruits and Spirit Infusion Fruits, but even Holy Solution.
Now, with a total of 40 milliliters, the Holy Solution collection had taken a massive leap forward. Xia Feng was in high spirits.
"Human!" The Sky God's grating voice grew weaker. "That… belongs… to me!"
Xia Feng glanced up and saw the Sky God's body—woven from chains of rules—slowly disintegrating.
"I know it was yours. But now, it's mine." Xia Feng pocketed the Holy Solution.
"Why is the Peach Organization targeting me?! I never provoked you, did I?"
The Sky God couldn't comprehend it. He had been peacefully managing his own disaster realm—why had the Peach Organization come for him?
Xia Feng rolled his eyes. Why target him? Simple—he needed to eliminate the Sky God to escape the disaster realm.
"Because of He Jianzhu. You shouldn't have provoked her," Xia Feng said offhandedly. After all, if not for He Jianzhu, neither he nor Mu Qingtong would be here.
"He Jianzhu?!" The Sky God immediately understood, cursing inwardly. He Jianzhu was part of the Peach Organization?!
This woman had ties to a god-slaying group, and she never mentioned it?!
Xia Feng had no patience for further talk. He pressed his hand against the Sky God's remaining head fragment. "Alright, time to die."
"No!! Wait—!" The scream of horror and despair echoed through the space—then ceased abruptly.
...
"Lord White Dragon, please—stop kicking!!"
Three men tugged desperately at the middle-aged uncle's arms from behind, but their combined strength couldn't restrain the White Dragon Walker.
"Damn it, let go!" The middle-aged uncle snarled, shrugging off his military uniform and cloak. The three men behind him stumbled and fell.
He resumed his assault—BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG!
His kicks were so fast they became a blur, the force causing the wooden door embedded in the mountain wall to shudder.
One of his subordinates sighed helplessly, about to speak, when a deafening BOOM erupted from the mountain!
The three men jolted in shock, and even the White Dragon Walker paused mid-motion, bewildered.
RUMBLE—
Before the four could react, the ground began quaking violently.
"Lord White Dragon… did you do this?" The three stared in disbelief. Had he actually shattered the barrier?
"Obviously not."
The middle-aged uncle frowned, scanning the trembling mountain. His stubble-covered face darkened. "What the hell is happening?"
"What's wrong?" The three followed his gaze, confused. "It looks like the barrier was broken from the inside."
The middle-aged uncle studied the convulsing mountain intently before smacking his forehead. "Damn it—this isn't the barrier breaking. The disaster realm is collapsing!"
"What?!" The three froze.
The White Dragon Walker turned. "Didn't you three say no one could clear this disaster realm?"
The three: "…"
The middle-aged uncle shook his head. "Why are you still standing there? Run! You wanna die here?!"
They snapped back to reality, faces paling, and scrambled after him.
The collapse of a high-tier disaster realm like this would tear space apart, unleashing spatial storms. Staying meant certain death.
"Lord White Dragon… who do you think destroyed the disaster realm?"
"Who knows?" The middle-aged man shrugged. "But only a god-tier entity could annihilate a seven-eyed disaster realm."
"In this backwater District 51, the Peach Organization's the only recent suspect. Damn them—causing havoc again within days."
"The Peach Organization?!" The three groaned, massaging their temples.
With the Sky God's complete death—
[The Soul and Flesh Disaster Realm Collapses—]
[Realm Clear Condition: Survive for 4 days (Failed)]
[Disaster Realm Collapses. Disaster Beast Perishes. Realm Cleared in Abnormal State.]
[Realm Clear Successful—]
[Clear Reward: God-tier Relic · Key of Disaster]
A platinum key materialized before Xia Feng's eyes, rotated three times, then sank into his forehead.
[Key of Disaster]
[God-tier Relic · Seven Eyes]
[Note: Single-use consumable]
[Function: Absorbs an unclaimed Disaster Realm. Upon use, the wielder becomes its master, capable of releasing the realm at will to engulf all targets within range. (Modifications may be made to original realm rules, adjusted for difficulty.)]
A flood of information surged into Xia Feng's mind. "So this is the reward for clearing a high-tier Disaster Realm. Perfect."
If it could only absorb unclaimed realms, the current Seven Eyes Disaster Realm was undoubtedly the ideal candidate.
After a Disaster Beast's death, its realm could linger for ten minutes at most before total collapse, its rule chains dissolving back into the main world. Finding another seven-eye realm would be near-impossible.
Without hesitation, Xia Feng willed the Key of Disaster to absorb the "Soul and Flesh Disaster Realm" around him.
The platinum key reappeared in his mind, spinning thrice before unleashing a wave of golden light. Shattered rule chains reassembled, weaving the white void back together.
[Disaster Realm Designation: Soul and Flesh Disaster Realm (Bound to Key of Disaster)]
[Specialty: Spirit Flesh Fruit]
[Difficulty: Seven Eyes]
[Current Owner: Xia Feng]
[Note 1: Upon exiting, the realm may only be reopened once.]
[Note 2: Reopening requires a second Key of Disaster of equal or higher tier, used before the realm dissipates.]
[Active Realm Rules:
The "Orphan" is under the Sky God's protection and cannot harm the "Orphan."
(Rule modification available)]
Xia Feng sensed he could redefine the rules with a thought—but now wasn't the time.
He exited the rule space, returning to the crumbling realm. Purple thunder detonated everywhere, leaving barely any stable ground. Yet as the realm recognized its new master, spatial rifts began sealing shut.
Xia Feng looked up. The colossal octopus floated inert in the thundercloud sea, besieged by lightning serpents yet unmoving.
He Jianzhu noticed Xia Feng's reappearance and flashed to his side, scanning the healing space. "The Sky God isn't dead? Why is the realm repairing itself?"
"I obtained the Key of Disaster," Xia Feng admitted freely.
"No wonder." He Jianzhu's eyebrows lifted, but she pressed no further. Instead, she turned solemn. "Listen, Xia Feng. My time here is short, so heed these words carefully."
"First, you must have noticed gaps in your memory. Don't worry about what you can't recall now - you'll learn the truth in time."
"Second, I've left guidance within your soul. Try calling my name silently, and you'll feel it."
Xia Feng's dark eyes showed confusion as he mentally whispered "He Jianzhu."
Suddenly, a message surfaced:
[Miss Candle-Cutting's Guidance]
[A beacon from the most enchanting, delightful, and beautiful woman in ten millennia. It shall light your path through the unknown.]
"..."
Xia Feng shot a silent glance at He Jianzhu.
The woman in the plain dress smiled faintly. "Any questions?"
"No—" Xia Feng shook his head quickly, then paused. "Wait, yes. What exactly does this guidance do? Guide me toward what?"
"The materials for Holy Solution are exceptionally rare. Even with extraordinary luck, gathering them normally would take two to three years."
He Jianzhu lowered her gaze gently, her voice warm. "This will lead you to Holy Solution materials. For instance, the first guidance reveals a location containing Holy Solution liquid."
She raised her fingertips to her lips, tilting her face slightly as if sensing something. "Indeed... the first location should hold 50 milliliters of unconsumed Holy Solution liquid. You'll need to hurry~"
Fifty milliliters?! Xia Feng was stunned. He'd just acquired 40 milliliters, and now another source appeared. Was collecting Holy Solution supposed to be this effortless?
Then again—his 40-milliliter windfall had only happened because of He Jianzhu's involvement. A realization dawned on him. He studied the plainly-dressed woman suspiciously. "You—"
"Shh~" She pressed a finger to her lips, then gently patted Xia Feng's head with a soft smile. "Don't fret, dear son-in-law. Would your mother-in-law ever harm you?"
I never said you would. Xia Feng now understood—this mysterious woman seemed determined to help him overcome his challenges.
(End of Chapter)