Chapter 243: The Dark Abyss
Chapter 243: The Dark Abyss
"...”
Upon hearing these words, Hong raised her head and looked at Lin Sai, her eyes conveying a clear message.
Master? He's calling me Master!
In their initial expectations, it was indeed likely that the Revivers would recognize Hong. But the difference between 'recognition' and 'master' was something everyone understood.
Immediately, Hong noticed Lin Sai winking at her.
Lin Sai barely made a sound, using his actions to subtly remind Hong that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Hong quickly caught on.
The girl's expression turned serious, and she asked the Reviver in a commanding tone, "Tell me, what's the situation on Black Mountain?"
"What's the current state of the beast that stole my power?"
The Reviver, addressing Hong as Master, spoke with reverence and trepidation.
He didn't dare look at Hong directly but instead bowed his head submissively and continued, "Master, that Dragon Beast is residing atop Black Mountain."
"It mistakenly believes that by advancing to the Eighth Stage, it can fully grasp your power. It's currently accumulating Essence. Dark Abyss has prepared everything; you only need to devour the Dragon Beast after it reaches the Eighth Stage to instantly regain your former power!"
After the Dragon Beast advances, devour it and restore your previous power?
Such a straightforward answer, completely beyond imagination, was laid bare before the two of them.
Moreover, this matter also involved the Dragon Beast.
The power that allowed it to advance rapidly in Crystal Valley actually came from Hong.
There was also someone named Dark Abyss, secretly plotting against the Dragon Beast, preparing to have this power return to Hong's hands once the Dragon Beast successfully advanced!
Hong continued to ask, "Has that beast noticed your actions?"
The Reviver immediately replied, "After it accepted your power, Dark Abyss took charge of everything. When it occupied this world, it completely entrusted its tasks to Dark Abyss and focused solely on advancing."
"That foolish beast has no reason to notice our actions."
At this point, the Reviver also heaved a sigh of relief. He said with relief, "Actually, after discovering that your body was missing, Dark Abyss also suspected that the Dragon Beast might have realized the truth, but it remained atop Black Mountain, showing no intention of searching for your remains."
"It's because of this that we can confirm it doesn't understand the truth."
Hong's expression turned speechless.
In reality, she was the one imprisoned by the Dragon Beast beneath the swamp.
If not for Lin Sai's intervention, who knows when she would have seen the light of day again.
There were also intricate struggles and deceptions between the Dragon Beast and these Revivers.
Hong adjusted her mindset and continued to ask, "Did you come here to find me?"
The Reviver nodded, "Over a month ago, Dark Abyss sensed a sudden surge in the Righteous Warrior's will within the Crystal Tomb. He believed it might be related to you, so he issued an order for those in the Thousand Mountain Stone Forest to investigate the tomb."
At this point, the Reviver cautiously glanced at Lin Sai standing beside him.
He completely immersed himself in his subjective perspective, judging Lin Sai, who had displayed various powers in the previous battle, as Hong's subordinate.
"Master, where did you find this outstanding individual?"
"His abilities seem different from our three major mainstream techniques and don't align with a notable character from the source text], a unique and powerful individual.
"This guy is an exceptional Awakener, and I plan to focus on nurturing him in the future."
"Do you agree, Lindsey?"
Lindsey could only manage a smile, "Yes, yes."
After teasing Lindsey, Hong's tone shifted, "Tell me, what's the current situation with the Dark Abyss?"
"Since he's been dealing with the Dragon Beast, he must have encountered some trouble, right?"
The Reviver replied with utmost respect, "The Dark Abyss awakened before you, but due to the power of the Righteous Warrior, he couldn't awaken you. So, he broke through the tomb and prepared to cultivate his strength first. The only trouble he encountered was that the foolish beast happened to steal your power."
Hong then shared her observations from the Starlight Forest, "As far as I know, the Dragon Beast seems to have faced some threats. Could this cause any accidents when I retrieve my power?"
The Reviver shuddered, "Master, you truly see through all the secrets of the world!"
"Humans are re-exploring the world, and their forces have reached the other side of the Black Mountain. But due to the Dragon Beast's strength, they haven't launched an attack and are instead establishing a survival base in the other world."
"I see." Hong nodded, "Then, how strong are these humans? Will they pose a threat to us?"
The Reviver flattered, "Master, if they don't dare challenge even a seventh-stage Dragon Beast, with your boundless might, you can easily defeat them."
Hong continued her interrogation, "Does the Dark Abyss have any other plans?"
This time, the Reviver didn't provide a new answer, "The Dark Abyss instructed that if I found you, I should bring you back to hide near the Black Mountain as soon as possible."
Hong redirected the conversation back to her initial question, "Then, what means did he arrange for me to regain my strength?"
"..."
Suddenly, the Reviver fell silent.
Hearing Hong's question, the Reviver, who had just shown utmost reverence, seemed to encounter something unbelievable.
"You... don't know?"
The Reviver slightly raised his head, looking at the girl before him.
With his Fifth Stage strength, he could certainly discern the presence of World Essence in a person's body.
He discovered a startling fact.
Hong's body contained abundant World Essence, and the power of carnage within it was almost overwhelming.
"Huh?"
The Reviver's expression changed in an instant.
The previous reverence and fear for Hong vanished in a blink, replaced by suspicion and shock.
"Wait, why do you have World Essence? That foolish beast clearly stole your power. You should have nothing now, or even be missing something..."
At this point, the Reviver abruptly turned his head to look at Lindsey.
If not for their previous battle, he might have remained puzzled about Hong's condition for a long time.
But Lindsey's diverse abilities gave him a bold idea, and all his excitement turned into anger at that moment.
"Corpse Thief, you can still manipulate remains!"
"Dare to desecrate the Extinction Crown! You foolish one, prepare for your doom!"
As his words fell, the Reviver's body began to mutate.
The twisted, pus-filled flesh on his body instantly swelled and enlarged, revealing eerie green veins and muscles.
The next moment.
The Reviver before Hong and Lindsey had already transformed into a terrifying tumor.
The World Essence within him also turned into an ominous deathly aura, filling the massive tumor.
"Lindsey?"
"Hong, step back!"
Hong and Lindsey's voices sounded almost simultaneously.
But the loud explosion drowned out their voices completely.
(End of Chapter)
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