Chapter 68: The Gospel of Symbiosis
Chapter 68: The Gospel of Symbiosis
"So, you are essentially the rebirth of a terrifying ancient god, mixed with the god of the half-goat people, Panen, and that great mage of the Silver Star Alliance?"
Back then, the Silver Star Alliance communicated with a deity from the void, a being in a flesh-like state. It referred to itself as an ancient god, a direct translation with an unclear specific meaning.
Initially, the Silver Star Alliance believed the deity to be benevolent, and this was indeed the case.
However, the deity's benevolence was unbearable, carrying within its flesh a horrifying pollution and mutation. As the Silver Star Alliance conducted further research, this pollution and mutation grew increasingly severe, even affecting the stability of the higher-ups and the deity's divine power.
This eventually led to the extermination operation.
It was not an action taken by the deity against the Silver Star Alliance, but rather a joint operation by the deity and the mages of the Silver Star Alliance to eliminate the threat.
In the end, the flesh-like deity died, taking with it the god of the half-goat people and the chief councilor of the Silver Star Alliance.
Subsequently, the three energies alternated, forming the Red Wind Disaster, and the Silver Star Alliance naturally evacuated.
Neither the deity nor the Silver Star Alliance had anticipated that, though the deity died, it did not die completely. The powerful vitality of its flesh, combined with the inherently bizarre pollution and mutation, allowed it to be reborn as a three-in-one monstrosity using the divine essence and power of the god of the half-goat people, Panen, and the immense magical power of the Silver Star Alliance's councilor. This monstrosity is known as the Divine Seed.
Qin Muye speculated that this might have been the ancient god's plan all along, deliberately allowing itself to be killed to gain magical and divine power.
The current Divine Seed possesses the formidable strength of these three entities and can be described as having limitless potential.
"That's correct. So, Lord Tianci, do you wish to recruit me? The creatures under your command are indeed wondrous, but with my assistance, your ascension to the throne is not an impossible feat." The Divine Seed's tone carried a hint of enticement.
【Hero: The Divine Seed has surrendered to you and is willing to serve you. Do you accept?】
"Oh, no thanks." Qin Muye firmly rejected the offer. This thing looked like a traitor, and it wouldn't be of much use.
If he were to release it, it might just stab him in the back.
"Alright, but I—"
"But I'm thinking, are you now my captive, and thus my property?" Qin Muye was pondering something. If so, could he throw the Divine Seed into the investment platform?
He had already tried with the Demon Blood, Evil Tongue, and Black Hand, but they couldn't be thrown in. However, the Sprite Handbook and Sprite Blueprint could be, although Qin Muye hadn't done so yet.
The Divine Seed, on the other hand, was a strange entity. It appeared to be alive but wasn't really, especially with its ability to transform into an object through its Mimicry Form talent.
"Perhaps?" The Divine Seed couldn't quite fathom Qin Muye's thoughts.
But Qin Muye's eyes gleamed. This strange thing was worth a try.
As for studying it? Ha, better not. It looked dangerous, and he still hadn't finished creating the artificial champion-level sprite.
So, he might as well trick it into becoming an object and then stuff it into the investment platform.
If it could enter the investment platform, it could also be listed in the marketplace and shops.
"Can you change your life form into an object or a treasure? If you succeed, I will accept your surrender and make you my subordinate."
Qin Muye pondered and decided to take a gamble.
If it could transform into an object and enter the investment platform, Qin Muye wouldn't lose anything. Otherwise, he could just keep it locked up in the dungeon.
As for fulfilling his promise, he would indeed keep the Divine Seed as his subordinate, but he could temporarily store it in The Chronicle of Lords. Once he had enough power, he could release it.
Qin Muye always kept his word, but he never specified the time or the process.
If he were to meet an untimely end, the Divine Seed's loyalty would at least make their acquaintance worthwhile.
The Divine Seed wasn't stupid; it knew Qin Muye's intentions weren't pure. However, it had to bow to the inevitable.
It never expected to be restrained by a mere dungeon, and it had to admit that these Tianci lords were indeed peculiar.
"Very well, my esteemed lord, what kind of object do you require?" The Divine Seed concealed its emotions and spoke in a respectful tone.
"Books. I like books," Qin Muye said casually.
"As you wish, my lord." The Divine Seed's body began to collapse and eventually transformed into a book.
Flesh Gospel Book
Rank: Advanced
Attributes:
- When held, can symbiotically bond with the hero, Divine Seed, granting all talents, skills, and magic
- Daily maximum HP reduction: 10
Qin Muye hadn't expected the Divine Seed to transform into the Flesh Gospel Book, but it seemed to be a temporary transformation, essentially a symbiotic bond. The effects were clear: it was useful, but it reduced the holder's maximum HP daily.
Without The Lord Game, the Divine Seed might have taken control of his body.
Qin Muye reached into the dungeon, feeling the book's overall squirming. Just as the Divine Seed thought Qin Muye was about to take it out, he decisively threw it into the investment platform.
"Think I'm stupid? I don't need such a creepy thing," Qin Muye muttered.
He knew the Divine Seed wanted to escape the dungeon, which is why it was being so accommodating. It was smart, but its social skills were poor. A few emotional appeals and a bit of responsibility-shifting wouldn't fool him.
For Qin Muye, this had no emotional impact; instead, he found the Divine Seed to be inherently treacherous and skilled at manipulation.
As a practical person, Qin Muye wouldn't take unnecessary risks.
The Divine Seed was like a lottery ticket, potentially leading to a grand prize, but with his luck, he preferred to stay grounded and avoid gambling.
"If it goes through the investment process and comes out, will the Flesh Gospel Book and the corrupted divine essence become even more terrifying?"
Qin Muye thought this hot potato would only get hotter, but the value would also increase.
Although these items had their pitfalls, they weren't without value. In fact, they were extremely valuable.
One was a divine artifact, and the other was advanced, clearly indicating their worth.
"If I can't handle them, I'll list them at an astronomical price in the auction house. The Chronicle of Lords can hold them until I have the power to deal with them."
Keeping these things might not necessarily backfire, but they could be dangerous.
Perhaps this was a short-sighted decision, but the prerequisite for long-term benefits was survival. No matter how great the future benefits, they were meaningless if he were dead.
(End of Chapter)
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