LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 2598 Devour
Chapter 2598 Devour
[Hint: The player's current mission guidance has been updated-Temporary Artifact.]
Mission guidance: The Empress's will is scattered across the world. Since the mausoleum has been destroyed and there is no container to hold the Empress's will, you are required to temporarily serve as this container. (Hint: This guidance may carry risks. The player may choose to find another container and transfer the Empress's will.)
Fang Heng glanced at the mission description.
Risks?
That wasn't a concern...
At this point, the damage to his soul's will when he first devoured the Empress's will had completely healed.
He wasn't afraid to do it again!
In fact, there was a part of him that felt a hidden excitement.
Let's see how this mission plays out.
If it doesn't work, then he could just try again!
He turned to Sirius and said, "Alright, let's begin."
"I can't guarantee success, but I'll do my best," Sirius said, letting out a deep sigh. He focused his energy, then solemnly added, "Be careful, Fang Heng!"
"Whoosh!!!"
Sirius quickly formed a seal with his hands in front of him.
Immediately, several black shadows surged out from his body, rushing from all directions toward the Empress's will.
Chi!!!
The black shadows immediately entangled and locked the shattered will of the Empress tightly.
Within a few seconds, a layer of cold sweat had already formed on Sirius's forehead.
The situation wasn't looking good!
Fang Heng could see it clearly from the side.
The broken will of the Empress, sensing Sirius's control, was attempting to break free from the restraints.
If Sirius had been at full strength, it would have been easier, but now, with most of his body already on the brink of death, it was clear he could not control the Empress's fractured will.
He couldn't let the Empress's will escape!
Fang Heng quickly pulled a large, shattered blue crystal pillar from his backpack.
This blue crystal had once been the central pillar of the mausoleum, a piece he had obtained when the pillar exploded and shattered.
He hoped it would be useful!
"Whoosh!!"
Fang Heng rapidly poured his mental strength into the blue crystal.
"Buzz...!"
In an instant, the blue crystal reacted, rapidly emitting ripples that spread outward.
It worked!
Fang Heng's eyes narrowed.
Under the influence of the blue ripples, the shattered will of the Empress no longer resisted violently. Instead, it slowly began to drift toward Fang Heng.
Sirius stared at the blue ice crystal in Fang Heng's hand, a look of astonishment appearing in his eyes.
He actually had a fragment of the ice crystal pillar!
This was fantastic!
As the Empress's will slowly gathered around the ice crystal, Sirius suddenly unleashed all his remaining mental strength.
Boom!!!
The next moment, the Empress's will surged violently into Fang Heng's body in an overwhelming rush!
Sirius's gaze fixed on Fang Heng, his focus sharp.
This was the crucial moment!
The power he had just used to suppress the Empress's will was all that remained of his strength. It was his last chance!
Injecting the Empress's will into Fang Heng's body...
The Empress's will was not something an ordinary person could bear. It would certainly devour Fang Heng's will.
If only the Empress's will hadn't been shattered.
At this point, the most likely outcome was that the Empress's will would fuse with Fang Heng's, both sharing control of the body.
This way, the Empress would regain at least a small portion of her power, while Fang Heng would be able to retain his remaining will.
However, over time, as the Empress gradually absorbed more willpower, her will would eventually dominate the body entirely.
This was the only chance!
It was his last opportunity, just before his death, to help the Empress's will revive!
Fang Heng's eyes were tightly shut.
As the shattered will of the Empress surged into his body, it immediately rushed toward his sea of consciousness.
Tch!
It was happening again!
Just like last time!
The overwhelming will of the Empress invaded his sea of consciousness, immediately attempting to seize control.
Fang Heng snorted coldly in his mind.
Exactly what I wanted!
Let's have a real fight!
After absorbing part of the Empress's residual will last time, Fang Heng's experience in battling wills had improved significantly. His efficiency in using his own will in combat had also increased.
This time, he even felt that the Empress's will was weaker than the shattered force she had sent before.
This was doable!
He could handle it!
From the depths of the sea of consciousness, the power of the demonic seed surged forth and began to merge with Fang Heng's will.
The two forces collided immediately, battling each other with ferocity!
They devoured each other!
Outside, Sirius watched Fang Heng stand motionless, a growing sense of unease swelling within him.
What's going on?
Why hasn't it ended yet?
With the Empress's powerful will, shouldn't it be easy for her to obliterate this kid's willpower?
Could it be that something's wrong with this broken will?
What if the Empress loses control after taking over the body and goes mad?
For a moment, countless thoughts raced through Sirius's mind.
Kotal and the others, who were following closely behind, also began to grow suspicious. They couldn't help but glance at Sirius, silently seeking answers from his expression.
Hmm?
Sirius raised an eyebrow.
It's happening!
Fang Heng, whose brows had been tightly furrowed, began to relax them.
Then, thick, dense black mist started to pour out of Fang Heng's body, swirling outward in waves.
It's the Empress's power!
Sirius's heart pounded wildly.
[Hint: The player has successfully shattered part of Empress Persephone's remaining will.]
[Hint: The player has obtained high-tier holy spirit crystal*20.]
Two red game prompts flashed across Fang Heng's retina.
With the Empress's shattered will completely destroyed, the energy of the Empress exploded, flooding the sea of consciousness!
In the sea of consciousness, the ice crystal that had been shrinking began to release its power, rapidly absorbing the vast energy pouring in.
However, since the ice crystal had already reduced in size over the past few days, its conversion efficiency was much lower than before.
A significant amount of energy leaked out, escaping from Fang Heng's body.
Damn, what a waste!
Fang Heng couldn't help but feel regret over the energy that had escaped.
There's nothing I can do now.
All he could do was control the energy, trying his best to prevent any more from leaking out, while also accelerating the absorption rate of the ice crystal.
[Hint: The player is currently absorbing death strength. The player gains experience points for God of the Underworld Bloodline: +1,121,000.]
[Hint: The player's God of the Underworld Bloodline has reached Level 21.]
[Hint: The player continues absorbing death strength...]
The conversion continued!
Meanwhile, outside, everyone watching Fang Heng remain motionless began to sense something was off.
"Priest Sirius, do you think something's wrong?" someone asked, concerned.
Sirius kept his gaze fixed on Fang Heng.
Everything happening before his eyes made no sense. He was completely unable to understand the situation.
Why was the Empress's power leaking out of Fang Heng's body?
Wait!
Sirius racked his brain and finally came up with what seemed like a reasonable explanation.
It must be that Fang Heng's body could not bear all the power!
To prevent the body from being overwhelmed, the Empress's will must have been forced to expel some of its strength.
That must be it!
Just wait!
This was his last chance!
As the aura leaking from Fang Heng's body gradually diminished, everything seemed to return to a calm, almost serene state.