Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 3295 -3296: Barrier Break Energy

With the “Barrier-Break” research results as bait, the “Anger Collector” that Yatexin talked about next, even though it was useless to the vast majority of tribes, showed no sign of losing popularity.

This shows the significant allure of “Barrier-Break” to various tribes, so much so that they could ignore their preferences.

Anger Collector, classified into the field of Alchemy, particularly falls into the category of Biological Alchemy.

Because its main material comes from the organ of some unknown creature.

And its appearance is a head of a person angrily howling.

As for the specific refining technique, Yatexin did not elaborate, only stating that it was composed of various organs from different creatures combined together.

Regarding this, Angel is skeptical, as the biggest challenge in Biological Alchemy is “organ rejection.”

Even someone like Dong La, a top-level alchemist, doesn’t dare easily to select multiple non-compatible organs for combination when performing Biological Alchemy, so how does the inventor from the Longhuo tribe dare?

It is highly likely that Yatexin was lying or exaggerating in this regard.

Nonetheless, the refining process itself is secretive, and a little wordplay is tolerable.

The important aspect is the function of the Anger Collector.

It’s called collecting anger, but its actual effect leans more towards collecting negative emotions.

Simply place the collector in areas with abundant negative emotions, such as battlefields, prisons, execution sites… these places, and it can gather the wandering negative emotions.

Initially, the collector appears as a dormant human head with closed eyes.

When the collector is filled with negative emotions, it transforms into Yatexin hand-held version: a wide-eyed, angrily howling human head.

The collector filled with negative emotions has three distinct uses:

First, the Longhuo tribe will reclaim the overflowing collectors, tone the internal emotion quality and concentration, with a recovery price ranging from two to ten times the original price.

Which means, the Longhuo tribe has issued a long-term mission of collecting negative emotions to the outside world. You can exchange crystalline with the Longhuo tribe as long as you collect enough negative emotion.

This is a good side job for a race that frequently fights or stays in negative emotion environments for a long time.

Like the Yingji Clan, Sipolov, who stays at the forefront of war all year round, is tempted by this collector.

However, although tempted, Sipolov is skeptical too—just what does the Longhuo tribe intend to do with these overflowing negative emotion collectors when they retrieve them? Will purchasing one potentially backfire?

Overall, although the first use entices many, due to mistrust towards the Longhuo tribe, those truly willing to buy are probably very few.

The second use caters more to the Longhuo tribe’s desire to actually implement its function.

—The collector filled with negative emotions can amplify and escalate other people’s fury.

For example, if two parties are arguing, initially it might result in a mutual verbal exchange, eventually dying down, but if the collector filled with negative emotions is placed nearby, the argument may be escalated, turning verbal battles into physical fights, or even deadly duels.

In short, it’s a silent tool that can influence disputes.

Attaining a heightened tension effect in many scenarios.

In the case of a diplomatic meeting between two countries, if one party comes with the collector, it might even spark a war.

It’s extremely dreadful and sinister.

Although this use was widely criticized publicly, the effect was exceedingly useful, probably many people secretly purchase while verbally condemning.

Take Luigi, for instance. Through hyper perception, Angel notices that although Luigi verbally dismisses this function, his heart is profoundly moved.

Most likely, he has already premeditated a target to sabotage.

The next, Yatexin talks about the third use of the collector.

The third use is, simply put, an extension of the second.

—The collector filled with negative emotions can increase the chance of conflict occurring.

Similarly, take the example of a household where everyone is harmonious and united; but the negative energy emitted by the collector can make the previously harmonious household become riddled with intrigue, deceit, and scheming.

Two good friends could also start to mistrust each other because of this.

To a certain degree, this is a precursor to the second use, and it also complements the second use.

For this use, Angel doesn’t know the thoughts of others; yet through hyper perception, he notes that Sipolov seems very interested in this use.

Originally, as Sipolov stays at the battlefield’s front line all year, the collector was something he showed interest in; now he seems more interested, who knows who he thought of…or wants to sabotage?

Angel glanced at Sipolov out of the corner of his eye, inexplicably thinking of a person.

Ksyenia.

Sipolov mentioned before that he particularly didn’t want to deal with Ksyenia, preferring to stay at the Everything House rather than go out.

So, is Ksyenia the person Sipolov wants to sabotage?

Angel thinks about it and feels it’s unlikely. Though Ksyenia has a somewhat bad temperament, it’s not to the extent of needing an anger collector.

Considering it’s his first meeting with Sipolov today and knowing little about him, Angel is too lazy to speculate further.

He must have his reasons for wanting to buy the anger collector, Angel has no need to fathom overly much.

Angel himself has no interest in such Anger Collectors, because whether it’s collecting negative emotions or releasing them, he can perfectly achieve this through Nightmare Illusion.

Moreover, the Anger Collector is only effective on negative emotions, while Angel can manipulate not only negative but also positive emotions.

Thus, he doesn’t have much thought about the Anger Collector, the sole thought is truly: as expected of the Longhuo tribe, selling something that can stir chaos.

In less flattering terms, purchasing an Anger Collector is akin to carrying a Longhuo tribe around.

The Longhuo tribe excels at inciting discord, dividing hearts, which… isn’t that the effect of the Anger Collector?

The appearance of the Anger Collector didn’t ignite discussion among those present. Angel, Laplace had no thoughts about the Anger Collector, so there’s no conversation; other people have their own agenda, thus no conversation.

Thus, the current atmosphere is silent.

The Anger Collector quietly passes over to the next topic—

“Breaking Mirrors and Barriers.”

With Ataxin’s exit, the dark ink shadow that had been waiting on the side came forward.

He first introduced himself, his name was very strange, not only in pronunciation but also in meaning; it’s directly translated as “Nuo Nuo,” which means coward.

The dark lineage is all about chaotic lawbreakers yet they call themselves “Nuo Nuo,” which is quite ironic.

Under normal circumstances, such a name might spark a lot of discussion. But at this moment, everyone’s attention was captured by the “Breaking Mirrors and Barriers” that Nuo Nuo introduced, and his peculiar name didn’t provoke much reaction.

According to Nuo Nuo, “Breaking Mirrors and Barriers” is secret knowledge carefully researched by the Changhuo Clan, and this time they are willing to share it, a decision made jointly by “Phantom Granny” Narudo and “Son of Darkness” You Te, to repay the clans.

Nuo Nuo’s words clearly carried the implication of “for your own good,” “selfless sharing.”

But everyone who heard these words showed clear disbelief on their faces.

Even the Dog Deacon, who was already slightly tipsy, frowned subtly and ambiguously after hearing Nuo Nuo’s introduction.

“Speaking of Narudo alone, perhaps there’s a possibility of making some inconsequential decisions. But with the addition of You Te, selflessness is basically impossible.” The Dog Deacon said while shaking his head: “Before, I was quite looking forward to the Changhuo Clan’s barrier-breaking research, but now it seems there’s definitely deception involved.”

The inclusion of “Son of Darkness” You Te changed the Dog Deacon’s judgment, and this puzzled Angel somewhat, who is You Te?

“If Narudo is the leader of the Ghostly Shadows Clan, then You Te is the leader of the dark lineage.” Upon hearing Angel’s inquiry, the Dog Deacon explained, “You Te, purely in terms of strength, is far inferior to Narudo. But he consistently adheres to the dark lineage’s philosophy, chaos without cause, disorder without reason.”

In comparison with the Wizard’s system, You Te is roughly just crossing the third level threshold, with a long way to go before reaching the peak.

But compared to most clans within the Mirror Domain, he is already a prominent figure.

“You Te is a new rising leader who sprang up in these few hundred years. What accelerated his rise was stirring trouble everywhere.” The Dog Deacon recalled while shaking his head, “The records within Everything House of You Te’s crimes are inexhaustible, if detailed, it would take three days and nights to cover.”

“Anyway, anything he gets involved in, don’t expect peace.”

Similarly, the involvement of You Te in “Breaking Mirrors and Barriers” means it is not simply a “selfless sharing,” but must include some unknown and detrimental factors.

Before Nuo Nuo started speaking, the Dog Deacon had already expressed this opinion.

And as Nuo Nuo detailed the “Breaking Mirrors and Barriers,” the Dog Deacon’s words gradually came true.

There might exist fortunate accidents in the world, but absolutely not in those presided over by the Changhuo Clan, especially those involving You Te.

There are significant issues within the Changhuo Clan’s so-called barrier-breaking research.

Why didn’t the Changhuo Clan write a separate research on barrier-breaking, and instead composed “Breaking Mirrors and Barriers”? Is there a “breaking mirrors” before “barrier-breaking”?

This is precisely where the problem lies.

The Changhuo Clan’s so-called barrier-breaking has an essential prerequisite which is “breaking mirrors.”

And what does breaking mirrors mean? It refers to shattering the mirror space.

By shattering the mirror space, the special energy needed for barrier-breaking can be refined.

On the surface, it somewhat resembles the talents of the Rongshi Clan.

The Rongshi Clan, known as The Destroyer Clan, can create destructive damage to mirror space, ultimately causing crystalline formation.

This is indeed the case, after explaining the basic principle, Nuo Nuo clearly said: “The cultivation method for barrier-breaking was inspired by the talents of the Rongshi Clan.”

“However, while the Rongshi Clan causes mirror space to form crystals post-destruction, we can condense special barrier-breaking energy by breaking mirrors.”

Barrier-breaking energy is a term coined by the Changhuo Clan specifically for this demonstration.

In Nuo Nuo’s words, it’s special energy that exists solely for barrier-breaking.

This energy can be extracted using a certain special method. This special method will be nearly freely provided by the Changhuo Clan during several days of subsequent conferences.

“Nearly free” was also Nuo Nuo’s phrasing, but whether it’s truly free, no one knows.

Besides, barrier-breaking energy has another noteworthy aspect.

Barrier-breaking energy can only be obtained after shattering mirror space, and although it can serve barrier-breaking purposes, it doesn’t guarantee successful barrier-breaking… Barrier-breaking energy varies in purity and grade.

Ordinary mirror space shattering might only yield a trace of low-level barrier-breaking energy.

A higher grade of barrier-breaking energy necessitates a larger destruction of mirror space.

The highest level of barrier-breaking energy must originate from a “law-complete” mirror space.

According to Nuo Nuo, “The highest level of barrier-breaking energy provides the best amplifying effect for barrier-breaking. And this barrier-breaking energy requires a law-complete, stable mirror world.”

“For instance, the current Crystal Kingdom we are in, or Pirush’s Pipi Castle, the Yingji Clan’s Ice Country, the Rongshi Clan’s Constant Country…”

Nuo Nuo pointed out several clans’ territories one after another.

Although Angel is currently at Everything House and cannot see the expressions of the clans mentioned by name, it can be imagined how unpleasant it must be at this moment.

From Sipolov’s dark complexion, one can see clearly.

“The Dog Deacon was right.” Angel murmured softly, “The Changhuo Clan really harbors malicious intent, this is laying out their overt plot in plain sight…”

Even though Angel is not part of the Daylight Mirror Domain, he can see the sinister white tusks slowly revealing themselves at the corner of Nuo Nuo’s lifted lips.

No matter if barrier-breaking energy is effective, after today, a significant number of mirror spaces are bound to be destroyed.

If barrier-breaking energy were as wonderful as the blueprint Nuo Nuo described, then afterward, some clans’ territories might be destroyed as a result…

The ones doing these deeds will certainly be those stuck at barriers unable to progress for a long time.

The Changhuo Clan has played a move that stirred up a storm.

“Even through the screen, I can smell the impending turmoil of blood rain.” The Dog Deacon whispered with emotion, “After today, it seems the Mirror Domain’s calm pool will be stirred up.”

However, before the Dog Deacon’s lament subsided, Luigi, nearby, retorted, “Even without today’s barrier-breaking method, chaos would still ensue, and it would come even faster than the so-called turmoil conjured by the Changhuo Clan.”

Luigi’s words drew the attention of the Dog Deacon and Sipolov, but they did not inquire further.

Luigi had mentioned “disaster” several times today, compared to his cryptic allusions to calamity, the blood rain provoked by the Changhuo Clan’s “Breaking Mirrors and Barriers” was much clearer and apparent.

As if it were right before their eyes.