Chapter 34: Daring to Blow Up the Sky
Chapter 34: Daring to Blow Up the Sky
[Obtained usable Anomalous Creature, Special Badge 'Materialist Soul (Crimson)': Hidden Attributes Activated]
[Materialist Soul (Special - Crimson - Unupgradable): ...]
[Equipped Effect: ...]
[Evolution Path: ...]
[Hidden Attribute: Badge Slot +2, Current Slots: 5, Required Total Anomalous Creatures for Next Slot: 4]
[Your Corruption Value has increased]
[Current Corruption Value: 0.9]
...
After carefully examining the description of the "Witch's Broom," especially the Corruption Value of 0.5, Leon couldn't help but turn his gaze towards the black sheep on the desk, his expression filled with complexity.
You are truly pathetic...
Boasting about being an extraordinary Great Demon every day, looking down on this and that, and yet your Corruption Value can't even match that of a broom? Do you know that if it weren't for your 'recent level up,' your Corruption Value would be only a fifth of the broom's, meaning a single broom could rival five Great Demons... It's... simply unbelievable!
"What are you staring at!"
After exchanging glances with Leon, the black sheep, feeling pierced by the look in his eyes, stood up from the desk, its neck tensed, and the shoe print on its face glaring at Leon as it angrily demanded, "Are you looking down on me? You bastard! We've been through life-and-death crises together! When that old man almost sliced you, it was me who blocked the knife for you. And now, after obtaining a new Anomalous Creature, you look down on me?"
"No, no," Leon replied, turning his head away, his heart not in it. Despite this creature's foul mouth and constant attempts to lure him towards corruption, it had saved his life, and as a gentle and sentimental person, he couldn't bring himself to tell the truth, "You misunderstood, I don't think you're weak... I really don't."
"..."
If Leon had openly mocked its weakness, the black sheep might not have felt so stifled. When it came to foul language, it had never backed down from anyone.
But Leon's sympathetic expression, born of pity and reluctance to shatter the truth, was like saying, 'I was wrong, but it's fine now,' instantly piercing the black sheep's pride as a Great Demon.
"Don't look down on me!"
The black sheep tumbled off the desk with a thud, its mental state in shambles. Rolling on the carpet, it roared in anger, "I am a Great Demon! The entire Abyss knows of my greatness!"
"Yeah, yeah, I believe you. Your abilities are actually quite impressive."
"Ahhhhhh!!!"
Angered by Leon's attitude, the black sheep screamed, "You little... I was ambushed when I first descended! My heart, my eye, my stomach... they were all taken by others, and my horn was even harmed by those red-haired ladies!
Don't judge me by my current state. If you can retrieve what was taken from me, I'll be one of the top ten... at least within the top thirty Anomalous Creatures in the Cleanup Bureau!"
"..."
Wow, so you're a demon suit set?
Although he didn't fully believe the black sheep's claim of being in the 'top thirty,' upon hearing that there might be other related Anomalous Creatures besides the Demon Horn, Leon's instincts were instantly invigorated.
The effect of the Silver Badge 'Devil's Companion' was to enhance affinity with Anomalous Creatures bearing the 'Fallen' mark, reducing consumption when using them, and significantly boosting their ability effects.
This meant that Anomalous Creatures like the Devil's Heart, Devil's Stomach, Devil's Horn, Devil's Eye, and others had extremely high compatibility with him, and obtaining them would swiftly enhance his own strength!
...
"Tell me about it.
"After picking up the sheep's head and placing it back on the table, Lyon momentarily set aside his "new love" and curiously inquired of the "old acquaintance":
"How many anomalies were removed from you, and where can I find those things?"
"If you're interested... including these horns, there are seven anomalous objects on my body!"
Noticing Lyon's eagerness to "complete himself," Hei Shanyang couldn't help but feel a surge of energy. He enthusiastically boasted:
"At my peak, my rank was only half a step below that of a Demon God. As one of the top-tier Great Demons, my physical body is the epitome of extreme sin!
My horns are weapons for battle, symbolizing rage and war. My heart is swollen with ambition, representing pride and power. My eyes are twisted with will, symbolizing jealousy and rebellion.
My stomach is greed and conquest; my tongue, gluttony and desolation; and my tail, laziness and secrecy...
Listen, kid! If you can gather me back together, your strength will undoubtedly be among the top ranks of the Cleanup Bureau. Even that red-haired lady might not be your match!"
"..."
Let's not worry about gathering them all just yet; your numbers don't add up.
Horns, heart, eyes, stomach, tongue, tail... After counting the items mentioned by Hei Shanyang, Lyon frowned and asked suspiciously:
"That's only six. What about the seventh one?"
"The last one isn't urgent..."
Hei Shanyang hesitantly replied:
"That anomaly was completely destroyed back then, and it's probably still slowly repairing itself. We can wait for it to recover before searching for it..."
"It's not urgent, but you should at least tell me what the last one is."
"..."
"Why are you being so vague?"
"..."
"Just tell me. Why are you hiding only the last one?"
Under Lyon's relentless questioning, Hei Shanyang, though extremely reluctant, eventually revealed the true nature of the last anomaly.
"The last one... is my whip... representing lust and accord..."
"..."
Really... Can't you see that I don't want to talk about it? Why do you keep asking unnecessary questions?
After giving Lyon a scathing look, Hei Shanyang pulled a long face and said:
"As for how to obtain these... After being ambushed, those people took advantage of my weakness and subdued me. I don't know what they used, but they slowly disassembled me, piece by piece.
Fearing that I'd be completely killed, I decided to take matters into my own hands when they were about to remove that thing. I gritted my teeth, blew it up, and sent the other six anomalies flying. That's why I'm not sure where the other items are.
After landing, I found a suitable host and had them help me run for my life. We hid and dodged for an unknown period.
When it seemed like no one was chasing us anymore, I tried to cause a little trouble to regain my strength. But I was immediately caught by that red-haired lady and given a good thrashing, which left me in this pathetic state. What's your problem now?"
Hei Shanyang noticed Lyon's gaze shifting from disdain to shock, then from shock to speechlessness, and finally from speechlessness to admiration. His heart skipped a beat, and he paused his recollection, looking at Lyon with caution.
"Kid, why are you looking at me like that?"
Why am I looking at you like this... It must be because of admiration. To be honest, anyone who dares to blow up the sky like you would earn the respect of almost every man."
(End of Chapter)
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