Apocalypse: Master of Soul Beasts

The monk-like prattle echoed endlessly in Wen Yu’s ears.

Perhaps Tang Haofei currently just thinks the Spirit Rhythm Immortal Pill is merely an Esoteric Level item capable of absorbing something from the dead spirits in the Universe of Immortals and Heroes and then returning benefits to the host.

So, Tang Haofei definitely won’t make a move on me for something this minor!

Five minutes later, after the Almighty Demon Vine had completely replenished the Spirit Rhythm Immortal Pill, Tang Haofei’s prattling still hadn’t stopped.

”Wen Yu, you’re not being fair. If there are benefits, we could totally team up, just the two of us, without involving those military types.”

”With me around, our haul would definitely be significant.”

”Even if you don’t want to cooperate, we could exchange intel, right? We found another sect’s ruins on the Fourth Level of Heavenly Palace. There are absolutely loads of good things inside! Want me to take you for a look?”

Wen Yu’s ears automatically filtered out Tang Haofei’s voice as he picked up the replenished Spirit Rhythm Immortal Pill and swiftly popped it into his mouth.

”You ate it? What’s it taste like?”

”Crunchy, tastes like chicken!”

”Tsk tsk, you do know there are components from corpses in that, right...?”

Tang Haofei’s words immediately made the wonderful Spirit Rhythm Immortal Pill sound disgusting.

However, Tang Haofei’s malicious comment had no impact on Wen Yu’s taste or mood—the Spirit Rhythm Immortal Pill did indeed taste good, and it melted instantly in his mouth.

Wen Yu felt a massive surge of heat spread from his throat throughout his body.

The energy attribute within this heat was unlike anything Wen Yu had encountered before. It was similar to Origin Energy, but with slight differences in its details.

Under the influence of this power, Wen Yu felt his body grow slightly hot. Simultaneously, an unknown type of energy began to slowly transform his body, and an indescribable aura started to emanate from him.

Even Wen Yu could sense the subtle change in his own aura, let alone Tang Haofei, who was sitting not far away.

Sensing the change in Wen Yu’s aura, Tang Haofei’s expression suddenly turned solemn.

”You’re...”

”Changing my aura. To the aura of the Universe of Immortals and Heroes.”

After a long silence, Tang Haofei said something that made Wen Yu unsure whether to laugh or cry.

”So, you’re... not human anymore?”

”You really should just shut up.”

Seeing that Tang Haofei still hadn’t made any moves, Wen Yu felt at ease.

Knowing all of Tang Haofei’s skills, Wen Yu was well aware of how terrifying he truly was. The True Words and Power of Heaven and Earth were somewhat manageable, but his remaining three abilities made Tang Haofei’s strength utterly unpredictable.

Challenger’s Trial (Species-specific Esoteric Level, Passive ability): Upon acquiring this ability, the host automatically marks all challenge-worthy targets within a certain range and can then choose to issue a challenge. If the host wins the direct confrontation, they are rewarded with one revival chance (Soul Immortal, Perfect Resurrection)! Maximum of 13 times! Current revival chances: 8! Revival method: full-status resurrection on the spot, three seconds after the host’s death.

Life and Death Battle Execution (Species-specific Esoteric Level, Passive ability) (Requires a rebirth-type skill as a prerequisite): Each time the host is reborn, their species innate talent and physical fitness double! Note: The doubling of species innate talent includes lifespan, the upper limit of physical fitness, and the physical strength provided by an equivalent level of physical fitness. (For instance, if the host is initially a mouse, they become a cat after the first rebirth, then a dog, and eventually a much fiercer beast! A single point of physical fitness in a mouse does not confer the same strength as a point in a cat.)

True God Dominant Body (Species-specific Esoteric Level, Passive ability (originally an SSS-Class skill)): Permanently transforms one’s body into a Deified Body, doubles skill power, and permanently increases physical fitness by three times! Whenever damage is sustained, the body’s defense capabilities and recovery ability are permanently enhanced, while simultaneously increasing physical fitness and its upper limit.

True God Dominant Body was Tang Haofei’s Limit Breaking Ability, simultaneously strengthening his physical fitness and skill power. Under the enhancement of True God Dominant Body, Life and Death Battle Execution and Challenger’s Trial worked in concert.

When leaving the Yanjing Assembly Site, Wen Yu hadn’t asked Tang Haofei for more blood, which meant Wen Yu had no idea what Tang Haofei’s current physical fitness was, or how many times his Life and Death Battle Execution had been triggered.

But judging by the swift and decisive outcome of the recent battle, Wen Yu knew that while he himself had been growing quietly, Tang Haofei’s strength had once again experienced an explosive increase.

It’s not that I lack confidence, but right now, I know I’m no match for Tang Haofei—even in the Soul Battlefield, current physical fitness would be carried over!

So, this current situation, combined with Tang Haofei’s personality, might actually be the best possible news for me.

”Bro, you still haven’t told me what you’re up to...”

Wen Yu completely ignored Tang Haofei’s incessant chatter, rapidly communicating with the Almighty Demon Vine through their soul link.

”What should I do now?”

”Give me a Soul Nurturing Pill. My current soul power isn’t sufficient to activate that contingency plan.”

Hearing the Almighty Demon Vine’s words, Wen Yu didn’t hesitate, quickly retrieving a Soul Nurturing Pill from his space ring and handing it to the vine.

”Yo, yo, yo, Wen Yu, isn’t that an Esoteric Level item too? Did you raid the elixir pill storehouse here?”

”Yes. Want some? Trade something for them!”

”I don’t need any, but the military might... Oh, you’re setting me up again! Fine, I’ll be your middleman this time!”

Tang Haofei instantly understood the unspoken meaning behind Wen Yu’s words and readily accepted the role of middleman for Wen Yu’s dealings with the military.

At least in my view, no one is more suited for this ”task” than Tang Haofei!

”Alright, we can discuss those things later. I’m busy right now, so keep it down.”

Hearing Wen Yu’s ”warning,” Tang Haofei pouted. His mouth, however, didn’t stop as he continued to mutter.

”You still haven’t told me... what exactly is it you’re trying to do...”

Hearing Tang Haofei’s words, Wen Yu was momentarily stunned.

After a long pause, Wen Yu gave a bitter smile.

”To tell you the truth, even now, I don’t really know what I’m doing.”

This was, indeed, the truth—since entering the Heavenly Palace, Wen Yu’s actions had been entirely directed by the Almighty Demon Vine, with Wen Yu merely reaping the benefits.

As for the contingency plan the Almighty Demon Vine was about to activate, Wen Yu only had a vague understanding.

What exactly would happen, Wen Yu hadn’t considered, nor could he.