Apocalypse: Master of Soul Beasts

Chapter 551: Chapter 118 Trap? (Extra updates for 400 votes in July)_1

The harsh external environment began to activate Tang Haofei’s True God Dominant Body.

In just a short span of time, Tang Haofei had rapidly adapted to the high temperature of this place.

As his sight became clearer, Tang Haofei slowly saw what he had been searching for.

It was a brilliantly red rock in the center of the Magma Sea, with an unknown small object on it, continuously emitting a strange light.

Looking at the object in the distance and the Magma Sea within easy reach, Tang Haofei fell into silence...

...

After a while, Tang Haofei took a deep breath.

This is damned inevitable; I’m probably going to have to take a bath in the magma...

Stripping off his clothes that were about to catch fire, revealing perfectly proportioned muscles, Tang Haofei carefully sensed the air temperature.

The surface temperature was bearable. Although he had initially been slightly burned by the hot air, the injury healed instantly under the adaptability and recovery power of the True God Dominant Body.

And with the True God Dominant Body in hand, this was Tang Haofei’s true trump card for daring to challenge the Magma Sea!

...

Slowly moving closer to the Magma Sea, the scorching heat from beneath his feet seared Tang Haofei’s soles, making a SIZZLING sound.

But the damage wasn’t too severe. Under the effects of the True God Dominant Body, this minor injury not only didn’t harm Tang Haofei but actually boosted his physical attributes—albeit not by much.

This increase in physical attributes, in turn, more effectively prevented damage from the high temperatures; it was a virtuous cycle.

Realizing this, Tang Haofei flashed a broad grin.

This place, for me, is an exceptionally good Cultivation Grounds!

As Tang Haofei drew nearer to the Magma Sea, the damage his body sustained increased, and the rate at which his physical attributes improved also accelerated.

Finally, Tang Haofei reached the edge of the Magma Sea.

...

Slowly extending both hands, he gently touched the relatively calm Magma Sea.

The intense heat made Tang Haofei frown, and he quickly withdrew his hand.

The skin on his fingertips split open, exposing raw flesh. Even specks of pale white bone were visible. However, the severe pain made Tang Haofei laugh from the bottom of his heart.

Pain is nothing. Anything that improves strength is good! A powerful expert always has ways to achieve what others cannot!

...

The adaptation process was painstakingly slow...

His wristwatch had melted in the ambient high temperature, and Tang Haofei dared not take anything out of his space ring, so his concept of time became increasingly blurred.

He scooped up a large handful of magma and smeared it onto his body. The high temperature instantly caused his skin to crack, but the enhancement to his strength was also obvious.

Starting with his hands, then progressing to half his body, Tang Haofei slowly adapted to the magma’s temperature. Then, he slowly descended into the Magma Sea.

At first, Tang Haofei could not stay in the Magma Sea for long, especially vulnerable parts like his eyes, which would often be burned by the high temperature upon contact with the magma.

But the greater the damage, the greater the improvement to his physical attributes.

It was foreseeable that, given enough time, this Magma Sea would no longer be an obstacle for Tang Haofei!

...

「Eight days later.」

Of course, Tang Haofei himself didn’t know how much time had passed.

Tang Haofei, completely submerged in the Magma Sea, vigorously swam towards the distant rock.

His entire body was immersed in the magma. To the current Tang Haofei, the magma felt like hot water to an ordinary person.

There was still discomfort, but it wasn’t life-threatening. The True God Dominant Body was working rapidly. As he perceived the temperature to be decreasing, Tang Haofei opened his mouth wide and gulped down a mouthful of scorching magma.

The burning sensation in his respiratory tract was somewhat unbearable for Tang Haofei. However, mere pain could not destroy his will. Seeing the distant light source grow brighter, Tang Haofei gritted his teeth and swam with all his might towards the target!

...

SLAP.

A crimson hand gripped the rock firmly. Tang Haofei slowly climbed out of the Magma Sea, lay on the scorching red stone, and gasped heavily.

The red stone’s temperature was definitely not low; in Tang Haofei’s perception, it was virtually the same as the magma’s. But having swum across tens of thousands of meters of the Magma Sea, Tang Haofei was naturally not afraid of the searing red stone.

Narrowing his eyes, he sensed the immense power contained within his body.

My current physical attributes have surpassed ten thousand! Moreover, these are the physical attributes of a divine beast! Coupled with the incredible boost from my five foundational skills, at this moment, I feel like I could destroy heaven and earth in an instant. My Peak Level 5 strength is even comparable to my Early Stage Level 8 strength from my previous life. Indeed, this Rebirth hasn’t been in vain...

Tang Haofei mused jokingly.

...

After amusing himself, Tang Haofei finally had a chance to survey his surroundings.

The red stone was not large, about ten square meters. The only thing on it was a transparent glass sphere, about the size of a human head, emitting waves of white light.

The moment he saw the head-sized transparent glass sphere, Tang Haofei felt a Palpitation within his body.

This thing will amplify my power once again! his instincts screamed.

It was like a peerless beauty standing naked before an old lecher; an intense temptation spread from the depths of Tang Haofei’s heart.

If Wen Yu were here, he would have already forgotten that damn vow with the Sea Clan—what could be more important than increasing his own strength? But, after all, I am not Wen Yu... For me, the pact with the Sea Clan absolutely cannot be violated—that is my bottom line!

...

He struggled to get up from the red stone—even with Tang Haofei’s strength, he felt somewhat exhausted at this moment.

He forcefully took a swig of magma, hoping to replenish some of his stamina, though he wasn’t sure if it would work.

He slowly walked up to the transparent glass sphere. Looking at the small object before him that could undoubtedly allow him to advance further, Tang Haofei gritted his teeth.

I mustn’t take this for myself...

His mind made up, Tang Haofei bent down and, with all his strength, picked up the unknown object, intending to bring it to the Sea King.

However, in the next moment, the situation abruptly changed...

...

The instant Tang Haofei’s hand contacted the transparent glass sphere, a pure white light suddenly blazed from it.

Then, a majestic will instantly surged into Tang Haofei’s mind. The next second, Tang Haofei felt the world spin, and he fell backward to the ground.

At this moment, an immense fear welled up in Tang Haofei’s heart, because his greatest reliance—his own body—was completely out of his control.

A trap? A conspiracy? Are they trying to kill me?

Countless thoughts flashed through Tang Haofei’s mind. The Sea King set me up! That was Tang Haofei’s first reaction.

Then, Tang Haofei lost consciousness.